The nurse is caring for a patient with burns covering the entire surface of both arms and the anterior trunk. Approximately what percentage of the patient's body surface area has been affected?

a. 18%
b. 27%
c. 36%
d. 45%


ANS: C
According to the Rule of Nines, each arm is 9% and the anterior trunk is 18% for a total of 36%.

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