A Patient Receiving Treatment for Severe Burns Over More Than

A patient receiving treatment for severe burns over more than half of his body has an indwelling urinary catheter. When evaluating the patient's intake and output, which of the following should be taken into consideration?

A) The amount of urine will be reduced in the first 24-48 hours, and will then increase.
B) The amount of urine output will be greatest in the first 24 hours after the burn injury.
C) The amount of urine will be reduced during the first eight hours of the burn injury and will then increase as the diuresis begins.
D) The amount of urine will be elevated due to the amount of intravenous fluids administered during the initial phases of treatment.
E) The amount of urine is expected to be decreased for three to five days.