Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
A client with third- and fourth-degree burns is in the burn unit. The nurse understands that which of the following is true regarding fluid shift in burn clients?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Burns cause fluid leakage, leading to severe edema even in unburned areas (D). Hyperkalemia (not hypokalemia, A), increased viscosity (B), and weight gain (not loss, C) occur.