During the emergent/resuscitative phase of burn injury, the nurse should closely monitor which of the following blood values?
A) Sodium deficit
B) Bleeding time
C) Potassium deficit
D) Decreased hematocrit
Ans: A
Feedback: Anticipated fluid and electrolyte changes that occur during the emergent/resuscitative phase of a burn injury include sodium deficit, potassium excess, base-bicarbonate deficit, and elevated hematocrit.
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