When monitoring the vital signs of a patient who has sustained a major burn injury, the nurse assesses a heart rate of 11
A) This heart rate is normal for the patient's post-burn injury condition.
B) The patient is demonstrating manifestations consistent with the onset of an infection.
C) What should the nurse determine about this finding?
D) The patient is demonstrating manifestations consistent with an electrolyte imbalance.
E) The patient is demonstrating manifestations consistent with renal failure.
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