According to the Rule of Nines, a patient who is affected by burns to the anterior and posterior trunk would demonstrate what percentage of body burn?
A) 9%
B) 18%
C) 27%
D) 36%
Ans: D
Feedback: The anterior and posterior of the trunk each account for 18% of body surface, yielding a 36% total surface area of burn.
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