The Nurse Estimates the Extent of a Burn Using the Rule

question 9

Short Answer

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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