The nurse is caring for a client who has burns over 30% of the body surface. Which of the following events indicates that the client has moved from the emergent to the acute phase of the burn injury?

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At the end of the emergent phase, capillary permeability normalizes and the client begins to diurese large amounts of urine with a low specific gravity. Although this may occur at about 48 hours, it may be longer in some clients. Blisters and edema begin to resolve, but this process requires more time. White blood cells may increase or decrease, based on the client's immune status and any infectious processes.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Burns