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The Nurse Estimates the Extent of a Burn Using the Rule

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The nurse estimates the extent of a burn using the rule of nines for a patient who has been admitted with deep partial-thickness burns of the anterior trunk and the entire left arm. What percentage of the patient's total body surface area (TBSA)has been injured?


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Dependent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is being tested and measured, expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.

Experimental Group

In a scientific study, the group of participants exposed to the independent variable, allowing researchers to determine its effect on a dependent variable.

Stress

The body's response to any demand or challenge, which can be physical, emotional, or mental.

Memory

The cognitive process that involves encoding, storing, and retrieving information over time.

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