The nurse is caring for a patient with extensive burns. Which of the following are systemic responses to a burn that the nurse should be aware of? (Select all that apply.?

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Burn injuries can lead to systemic responses such as hypovolemia due to fluid loss, increased oxygen consumption as the body works harder to heal, depression of immunoglobulins leading to a compromised immune response, and peptic ulceration due to stress and physiological changes.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Extensive Burns