A 21-year-old male was working in an auto repair shop and sustained radiator burns to the anterior aspect of both arms and to his anterior chest. According to the rule of nines, this patient has burns that cover _____ of his BSA.
A. 45%
B. 18%
C. 27%
D. 36%
Ans: B. 18%
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