What assessment finding would indicate to the healthcare professional that the patient is no longer in burn shock?
A)Blood pressure 100/58 mmHg
B)Pulse rate 98 beats/min
C)Respiratory rate 24 breaths/min
D)Urine output 35 mL/hour for 4 hours

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The most reliable criterion for adequate resuscitation of burn shock is urine output. Normal urine output is minimally 30 mL/hour. The patient having a normal urine output for 4 hours has shown recovery from burn shock. None of the remaining options are considered as reliable as urine output.

What Assessment Finding Would Indicate to the Healthcare Professional That