A person with extensive burns has myoglobinuria. For which health problem should the nurse plan care for this person?

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Myoglobinuria is a sign of muscle breakdown, which can occur with extensive burns, leading to the release of myoglobin into the bloodstream. The myoglobin can cause acute tubular necrosis (ATN) in the kidneys, which can lead to kidney failure. Therefore, the nurse should plan care for ATN in this person. Carbon monoxide poisoning, destruction of adipose tissue, and haemoconcentration are not directly related to myoglobinuria in this case.

A Person with Extensive Burns Has Myoglobinuria