An emergency department nurse has just received a patient with burn injuries brought in by ambulance. The paramedics have started a large-bore IV and covered the burn in cool towels. The burn is estimated as covering $24 \%$ of the patients body. How should the nurse best address the pathophysiologic changes resulting from major burns during the initial burn-shock period?

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Pathophysiologic changes resulting from major burns during the initial burn-shock period include massive fluid losses. Addressing these losses is a major priority in the initial phase of treatment. Antibiotics and PRBCs are not normally administered. Potassium chloride would exacerbate the patients hyperkalemia.

An Emergency Department Nurse Has Just Received a Patient with Burn