A patient,age 27,sustained thermal burns to 18% of her body surface area.After the first 72 hours,the nurse will have to observe for the most common cause of burn-related deaths,which is:

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Infection is the most common cause of burn-related deaths after the first 72 hours. Initially, shock is a critical concern, but as time progresses, the risk of infection increases due to the compromised skin barrier and potential for immune system impairment.

A Patient,age 27,sustained Thermal Burns to 18% of Her Body