Increased blood viscosity in the first 24 hours of burn shock predisposes the patient to:
A) hyperthermia.
B) immunosuppression.
C) blood clotting.
D) pathologic hypertension.

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Increased blood viscosity can cause blood clotting, as blood flow can become sluggish and blood cells can clump together. This can increase the risk of thrombosis and other circulation-related complications in burn shock patients.

Increased Blood Viscosity in the First 24 Hours of Burn