Following a Burn, Charring and Insensitivity to Pain Was Found

question 10

Multiple Choice

Following a burn, charring and insensitivity to pain was found over the entire surface of the right lower limb, entire surface of right trunk and anterior surface of the right upper limb. Approximately what percent of the body surface had burns and how would you classify the burn?

• A) 18%; second degree
• B) 27%, third degree
• C) 32%, partial thickness
• D) 40%, third degree

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Definitions:

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