Question 29 of 30
The most immediate serious complication associated with burns is:
A
Shock
B
Infection
C
Scarring
D
Hypothermia
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: Shock.
Hypovolemic shock is the most immediate life-threatening complication of severe burns due to the rapid loss of plasma and fluids through damaged skin, leading to systemic circulatory collapse.