A 44-year-old male experienced burns to his anterior trunk and both arms. He is conscious and alert, but is in extreme pain. Assessment of the burns reveals reddening and blisters. This patient has ________________ burns that cover _____ of his total body surface area.
A: second-degree, 45%
B: first-degree, 27%
C: partial-thickness, 36%
D: full-thickness, 18%
Answer: C: partial-thickness, 36%
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