<prompt> Which one of the following electrolyte abnormality will be present in a patient who has suffered burns over 56 of his body?Hyperkalemic alkalosisHyperkalemic acidosisHypokalemic acidosisHypokalemic alkalosis  <response>: The rupture of RBCs in burns causes hyperkalemia. Due to decreased tissue perforation as a result of fluid loss metabolic acidosis will occur usually in burns 30. Thermal burns result in severe electrolytes disturbances which are life-threatening when the percentage of burnt body surface area BSA is above 20 in adults and 10 in children. Every organ system is affected by an injury to the skin that involves 25 total BSA. Hypophosphatemia, hypoproteinemia and hypocalcemia will be present in burn patients. An elevation of potassium and a decrease of sodium have been also observed. All urinary parameters were decreased. 