Which patients may require less fluid than the traditional 4 mL/kg/%TBSA formula suggests?
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Correct answer: Those with smaller TBSA burns (<20%)
Patients with smaller burns may only need maintenance or less aggressive fluid volumes; formulas apply primarily to major burns.
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