A client with a burn injury is in acute stress. Which of the following complications is prone to develop in this client?
A) Anemia
B) Gastric ulcers
C) Hyperthyroidism
D) Cardiac arrest

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Burn injury causes a cascade of physiological and psychological stress responses. One of the outcomes of acute stress is an increased risk of developing gastric ulcers due to increased secretion of stomach acid.

A Client with a Burn Injury Is in Acute Stress