Which of the following is a severe burn in a 35-year-old patient?

A. circumferential partial-thickness burn to the chest
B. full-thickness burn to 5% of the body surface area (BSA)
C. partial-thickness burn to 20% of the BSA
D. superficial burn covering 50% of the BSA


Answer: A. circumferential partial-thickness burn to the chest

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