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11 years ago
When evaluating the laboratory values of the burn-injured patient, which of the following can be anticipated?
1. decreased hemoglobin and elevated hematocrit levels
2. elevated hemoglobin and elevated hematocrit levels
3. elevated hemoglobin and decreased hematocrit levels
4. decreased hemoglobin and decreased hematocrit levels
5. hemoglobin and hematocrit levels within normal ranges
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11 years ago
1 -- Hemoglobin levels are reduced in response to the hemolysis of red blood cells. Hematocrit levels are elevated secondary to hemoconcentration, and fluid shifts from the intravascular compartment.
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