You are an acute care physical therapist working in a burn unit. When you look over your patient's chart, you notice her temperature is 100.6 oF. You should conclude that:

A. the patient has a burn wound infection and request a physician consult for antibiotics.
B. the patient has a mild respiratory infection and should be monitored closely.
C. the patient's basal metabolic rate is elevated as a result of the burn injury.
D. the patient's burn wound is colonized and you should request an order for a topical antimicrobial.

C