A partial-thickness burn is considered to be critical if it:

A) occurs in any patient over the age of 45 years.
B) is located to the proximal aspect of an extremity.
C) is rated as at least a 5 on a pain scale of 0 to 10.
D) involves more than 30% of the body surface area.


Ans: D) involves more than 30% of the body surface area.

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