A 33-year-old female teacher is admitted with second-degree burns over 50% of her body. The third day post-burn, she develops tachypnea and hoarseness with speech. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms?
A) Hypovolemia
B) Throat infection
C) Pulmonary edema
D) Systemic infection
Ans: C
Feedback: Indicators of possible pulmonary damage include tachypnea, hoarseness, cough, and hypoxemia.
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