Which of the following statements regarding prehospital vascular access and fluid therapy in the severely burned patient is correct?
A) Most burn patients will require at least 4 L of IV fluid immediately.
B) At least one large-bore IV should be started while en route to the hospital.
C) Intraosseous cannulation is absolutely contraindicated in severely burned patients.
D) An IV line in a lower extremity is preferable to one in a burned upper extremity.
Answer: B) At least one large-bore IV should be started while en route to the hospital.
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