After the acute stage and during the healing process, what is the primary complication from burn injury?
a. Shock
b. Asphyxia
c. Infection
d. Renal shutdown
ANS: C
During the healing phase, local infection or sepsis is the primary complication. Respiratory problems, primarily airway compromise, and shock are the primary complications during the acute stage of burn injury. Renal shutdown is not a complication of the burn injury but may be a result of the profound shock.
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