The critical care nurse is concerned that a patient in the acute phase of a burn injury is experiencing metabolic changes because of which assessment finding? Select all that apply.

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1. Hypermetabolism causes a drop in body weight during the acute phase of a burn injury.
2. Hypermetabolism causes creatinine levels to increase during the acute phase of a burn injury.
3. Urine output is an indication of fluid and renal status effects and not a result of metabolic changes.
4. Abdominal pain is an indication of gastrointestinal status effects and not a result of metabolic changes.
5. Stridor is an indication of respiratory effects and not a result of metabolic changes.

The Critical Care Nurse Is Concerned That a Patient in the Acute