The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with thermal burns.The nurse will plan to monitor the patient closely over the next 2 to 3 days for development of which most serious complication?

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Burn shock is a potentially life-threatening complication that can occur within the first 24-48 hours after burn injury. It is characterized by hypovolemia, decreased cardiac output, and decreased tissue perfusion, which can lead to organ failure and death if not promptly treated. Pain, continuation of the burn process, and hypervolemia are also important to monitor, but burn shock is the most serious complication.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Admitted with Thermal