Which of the following is the most common complication seen in children during the recovery-management phase of burn treatment?
1. Shock
2. Metabolic acidosis
3. Burn-wound infection
4. Asphyxia
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Rationale:
1. Shock is not the most common complication during the recovery-management phase of burn treatment. Infection of the burned area is a frequent complication.
2. Metabolic acidosis is not common in the recovery-management phase of burn treatment. Infection of the burned area is a frequent complication.
3. Infection of the burned area is a frequent complication in the recovery-management phase. A goal of burn-wound care is protection from infection.
4. Asphyxia is not a common complication during the recovery-management phase of burn treatment. Infection of the burned area is a frequent complication.
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