For Which Patient Would the Palm Method Be Best to Estimate

question 2

Multiple Choice

For which patient would the palm method be best to estimate the body surface area affected by a burn?

• A) 21-year-old with superficial burns to the entire back and neck
• B) 27-year-old with full-thickness burns to the backs of the legs and arms
• C) 3-year-old with partial-thickness burns to the anterior chest and abdomen
• D) 49-year-old with a partial-thickness burn to the inner thigh

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Surplus

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