What is typically seen in patients exhibiting fluid creep?

Fluid creep refers to the phenomenon where there is an excessive accumulation of fluid in the body, especially occurring after the resuscitation phase in burn patients. This is often seen when too much fluid is administered during the initial management of burns, leading to fluid overload.

In the context of burn care, the administration of fluids is critical for resuscitation to combat hypovolemia due to the fluid shifts that occur after a burn injury. However, if fluid is administered too aggressively or in amounts greater than needed, it can result in fluid creep, leading to signs of fluid overload. Symptoms may include edema, elevated blood pressure, increased central venous pressure, and respiratory difficulties due to pulmonary edema.

The other options do not accurately describe fluid creep. Dehydration would not be associated with fluid creep since it involves excess fluid rather than loss. Increased urine output may occur in some cases, but fluid creep typically leads to a decrease in urine output due to decreased renal perfusion as fluid overload occurs. Improved patient mobility is unrelated to fluid creep and is not a direct consequence of fluid overload, as patients may experience risk of complications due to excess fluid in the tissues.