A burn patient is currently in the acute stage. When did this stage begin, and when will it end?
A)It began with the onset of the burn injury and will end with fluid resuscitation.
B)It began with wound closure and will end when the patient's health is fully restored.
C)It began with the start of diuresis and will end with the closure of the burn wound.
D)It began with the onset of the burn injury and will end with the closure of the burn wound.

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A)The acute stage begins with the start of diuresis and ends with the closure of the burn wound, either by natural healing or by use of skin grafts. The emergent/resuscitative stage begins with the onset of the burn injury and ends with successful fluid resuscitation. The rehabilitative stage begins with wound closure and ends when the patient returns to the highest level of health restoration, which may take years.
B)The acute stage begins with the start of diuresis and ends with the closure of the burn wound, either by natural healing or by use of skin grafts. The emergent/resuscitative stage begins with the onset of the burn injury and ends with successful fluid resuscitation. The rehabilitative stage begins with wound closure and ends when the patient returns to the highest level of health restoration, which may take years.
C)The acute stage begins with the start of diuresis and ends with the closure of the burn wound, either by natural healing or by use of skin grafts. The emergent/resuscitative stage begins with the onset of the burn injury and ends with successful fluid resuscitation. The rehabilitative stage begins with wound closure and ends when the patient returns to the highest level of health restoration, which may take years.
D)The acute stage begins with the start of diuresis and ends with the closure of the burn wound, either by natural healing or by use of skin grafts. The emergent/resuscitative stage begins with the onset of the burn injury and ends with successful fluid resuscitation. The rehabilitative stage begins with wound closure and ends when the patient returns to the highest level of health restoration, which may take years.

A Burn Patient Is Currently in the Acute Stage