After 24 hours of fluid resuscitation, which finding would NOT be expected in a well-resuscitated burn patient?

After 24 hours of fluid resuscitation, which finding would NOT be expected in a well-resuscitated burn patient?

• A. Bradycardia 50-60 bpm
• B. Normal capillary refill
• C. Stable mental status
• D. Adequate urine output

Answer: (A)

After proper fluid resuscitation, perfusion improves and organ function stabilizes, so the body’s signals return toward normal: capillary refill should be normal, mental status should be stable, and urine output should be adequate, reflecting good tissue perfusion and renal blood flow. The heart rate tends to normalize rather than drop into a low rate; bradycardia in the 50–60 bpm range would be unusual and concerning in a well-resuscitated burn patient, as it implies inadequate cardiac output or other complications. Thus, bradycardia would not be expected, while normal capillary refill, stable mental status, and adequate urine output align with successful resuscitation.

After proper fluid resuscitation, perfusion improves and organ function stabilizes, so the body’s signals return toward normal: capillary refill should be normal, mental status should be stable, and urine output should be adequate, reflecting good tissue perfusion and renal blood flow. The heart rate tends to normalize rather than drop into a low rate; bradycardia in the 50–60 bpm range would be unusual and concerning in a well-resuscitated burn patient, as it implies inadequate cardiac output or other complications. Thus, bradycardia would not be expected, while normal capillary refill, stable mental status, and adequate urine output align with successful resuscitation.