If an acutely burned patient is in shock in the prehospital setting:

A) it is likely that he or she is experiencing burn shock.
B) you should look for another injury as the source of shock.
C) administer a 250-mL bolus of normal saline and reassess.
D) avoid IV fluids unless the systolic BP is below 80 mm Hg.

Answer: B) you should look for another injury as the source of shock.

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