A 30-year-old male fire fighter is badly burned and is admitted to the emergency department. Which of the following would be expected in the first 24 hours?
A) Decreased capillary permeability
B) Diuresis
C) Decreased levels of stress hormones
D) Significant decrease in systemic vascular resistance

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In the first 24 hours after a severe burn, systemic vascular resistance decreases due to the release of inflammatory mediators, leading to vasodilation and increased capillary permeability.

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