The Nurse Is Caring for an Adult Patient with Extensive

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for an adult patient with extensive burns on the front of the trunk,including the genitalia,and the fronts of both legs.Using the rule of nines,the nurse would document that the burn size as:

• A) 13%.
• B) 17%.
• C) 25%.
• D) 37%.

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Definitions:

Flood Basalts

Vast areas covered by large volumes of basalt lava, which erupt during major volcanic episodes.

Siberia

A vast geographic region, covering most of North Asia, known for its harsh climate, extensive boreal forests, and significant mineral resources.

Ocean Plateaus

Large, elevated areas on the ocean floor, generally volcanic in origin, rising several hundred meters above the surrounding seafloor.

Basalt Magma

A type of magma that is low in silica and typically originates from the upper mantle, leading to the formation of basalt rock upon cooling.