Which of the following statements regarding burns in the pediatric patient is correct?
A) A child's larger skin surface-to-body mass ratio increases his or her susceptibility to heat and fluid loss.
B) A burn that is characterized by clear demarcation lines is generally suggestive of an unintentional burn.
C) Unlike adults, the rule of palm is an inaccurate tool to determine the extent of burns in pediatric patients.
D) A child with burns to both lower extremities has burns to approximately 36% of his or her body surface area.
Answer: A) A child's larger skin surface-to-body mass ratio increases his or her susceptibility to heat and fluid loss.
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