The nurse would anticipate which laboratory result drawn 10 hours after a patient experienced a major burn injury?

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After a major burn injury, the patient would likely experience hemoconcentration due to fluid shifts. This would cause an increase in hematocrit levels. Therefore, the nurse would anticipate a hematocrit level of 48% or higher. The other laboratory values presented are not typically affected by major burn injuries.

The Nurse Would Anticipate Which Laboratory Result Drawn 10 Hours