Which of the following would you expect to see with second- and third-degree burns in the emergent phase?
A)Decreased heart rate
B)Increased blood pressure
C)Elevated hematocrit levels
D)Increased urinary output

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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.

Which of the Following Would You Expect to See with Second-