Which of the following patients has experienced a critical burn?
A. A 50-year-old with 9% full-thickness burns involving an upper extremity
B. A 10-year-old with 45% superficial burns involving the chest and back
C. A 65-year-old with 18% partial-thickness burns to both upper extremities
D. A 31-year-old with 27% partial-thickness burns who takes antidepressants
Answer: C. A 65-year-old with 18% partial-thickness burns to both upper extremities
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A. every 1 to 2 weeks. B. once a month. C. every 3 months. D. every 6 months.
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