The systemic response to a significant burn includes accelerated fluid losses. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning tissue edema following a burn?
A.	Edema in tissue immediately surrounding the burn is secondary to local disruption of the capillary bed
B.	Edema in tissue immediately surrounding the burn is secondary to the local release of vasoactive mediators such as prostaglandins, thromboxane A2, and reactive oxygen radicals
C.	Tissue edema following a burn occurs only in the tissues at or immediately adjacent to the burn
D.	Pulmonary changes following a burn occur only secondary to excessive fluid administration
Answer:B
The systemic response to a significant burn includes accelerated fluid losses. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning tissue edema following a burn?
A.	Edema in tissue immediately surrounding the burn is secondary to local disruption of the capillary bed B.	Edema in tissue immediately surrounding the burn is secondary to the local release of vasoactive mediators such as prostaglandins, thromboxane A2, and reactive oxygen radicals C.	Tissue edema following a burn occurs only in the tissues at or immediately adjacent to the burn D.	Pulmonary changes following a burn occur only secondary to excessive fluid administration