A patient weighing 80 kg is receiving resuscitative care for a burn to 46% of total body surface area. What finding indicates that resuscitation is effective? Select all that apply.

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1. Burn resuscitation is considered successful when the patient has adequate urine output after 2 hours of fluids administered at maintenance rate. The urine output should be 0.5 to 1.0 mL/kg/hr.
2. Acceptable parameters include a heart rate less than 120 beats per minute.
3. A blood pressure that is normal to slightly hypertensive is evidence of successful resuscitation.
4. Clear lung sounds are evidence of successful resuscitation.
5. Bladder pressure is not used to assess effectiveness of resuscitative care.

A Patient Weighing 80 Kg Is Receiving Resuscitative Care for a Burn