A 25-Year-Old Patient Is Admitted with Partial-Thickness Injuries Over 20

question 18

Multiple Choice

A 25-year-old patient is admitted with partial-thickness injuries over 20% of the total body surface area involving both lower legs. The nurse would classify this injury as being which of the following?

• A)a moderate burn
• B)a minor burn
• C)a major burn
• D)a severe burn
• E)an intermediate burn

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