Burn shock, a form of hypovolemic shock, is largely a process of
A) fluid shifts from the burn area into the vascular space.
B) fluid loss at the burn site.
C) fluid shifts from the vascular space into the interstitial areas of the burn wound.
D) extensive bleeding secondary to debridement.
C
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The nurse admits the adult client who has unexplained weight gain. Which client data warrants further investigation?
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A nurse is conducting a teaching session to adolescents about Crohn's disease. Which statement, made by the nurse, is the most accurate?
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