Patients who survive the first several days of a moderate to critical burn are MOST likely to die from which of the following complications?
A) Hypovolemia
B) Organ failure
C) Infection
D) Hypothermia

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Patients who survive the first several days of a moderate to critical burn are at a high risk for developing infections, including sepsis, pneumonia, and wound infections. These infections can lead to organ failure and death. Therefore, infection is the most likely complication that patients will die from in the days or weeks following a burn injury. While hypovolemia, hypothermia, and organ failure are all possible complications of burn injuries, they are less likely to be the primary cause of death in patients who have survived the initial stages of burn recovery.

Patients Who Survive the First Several Days of a Moderate