An Older Adult Client with Severe Burns Over More Than

An older adult client with severe burns over more than half of the body has an indwelling catheter.When evaluating the client's intake and output,which should be taken into consideration?

A) The amount of urine will be elevated due to the amount of intravenous fluids administered during the initial phases of treatment.
B) The amount of urine will be reduced in the first 24 to 48 hours and will then increase.
C) The amount of urine will be reduced during the first 8 hours of the burn injury and will then increase as diuresis begins.
D) The amount of urine output will be greatest in the first 24 hours after the burn injury.

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