A patient has an acute burn injury. What type of treatment for shock will the healthcare professional anticipate for this patient?

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Acute burn injuries can lead to hypovolemic shock from massive fluid losses from the circulating blood volume. The professional anticipates treating hypovolemic shock with fluid resuscitation. Antibiotics would be used in septic shock. A balloon pump would be used in cardiogenic shock. Antihistamines and steroids are used in anaphylactic shock.

A Patient Has an Acute Burn Injury