Which of the following burns would be classified as a moderate burn?
A) superficial burns < 50 percent body surface area
B) partial-thickness burns < 30 percent body surface area
C) full-thickness burns < 2 percent body surface area
D) partial-thickness burns > 30 percent body surface area
Answer: B
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