During the acute phase of burn injury, the patient has the risk of developing complications. For what should the nurse assess the patient during this phase?

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1. This would occur during the resuscitative phase due to large amounts of fluid loss.
2. During the acute phase, fluid resuscitation is complete and the patient is at risk for sepsis and septic shock.
3. This would occur during the rehabilitative phase as healing is occurring.
4. Even though the presence of an indwelling urinary catheter can contribute to a urinary tract infection, it is not unique to the burn patient.

During the Acute Phase of Burn Injury, the Patient Has