A Patient,age 37,sustained Partial- and Full-Thickness Burns to 26% of the Body

Multiple Choice

A patient,age 37,sustained partial- and full-thickness burns to 26% of the body surface area.When would the greatest fluid loss resulting from the burns occur?

A) Within 12 hours after burn trauma
B) 24 to 36 hours after burn trauma
C) 24 to 48 hours after burn trauma
D) 48 to 72 hours after burn trauma