The rule of nines contains all of the following except:
1. Head 9 percent.
2. Anterior trunk 18 percent.
3. Posterior trunk 9 percent.
4. Each lower extremity 18 percent.
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1. Contained in the rule of nines
2. Contained in the rule of nines
3. The posterior and anterior trunk consists of 18% in the rule of nines.
4. Contained in the rule of nines
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