Which of the following would you expect to see with second- and third-degree burns in the emergent phase?

Which of the following would you expect to

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AIncreased urinary output
BIncreased blood pressure
CElevated hematocrit levels
DDecreased heart rate

✓ Correct answer: C. Elevated hematocrit levels One would expect to find elevated hamatocrit levels in a patient in the emergent phase of second- or third-degree burns. 48 to 72 hours after injury, the emergent phase ends with the restoration of capillary permeability. Hemoconcentration from large fluid shifts leads to increased hematocrit.

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