If a burn injury compromises the epidermal skin barrier function, which consequence is most likely regarding systemic fluid balance?

💡 Explanation

Hypovolemic shock is most likely because the disrupted epidermal barrier function leads to increased transdermal water loss. Severe burns compromise the skin's ability to retain fluids; therefore, fluid shifts out of the vascular space, rather than being retained, leading to hypovolemic shock. Insensible perspiration would increase, rather than decrease.

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