A female client is brought to the emergency department with second- and third-degree burns on the left arm, left anterior leg, and anterior trunk.
Using the Rule of Nines, what is the total body surface area that has been burned?
a- 18%
b- 27%
c- 30%
d- 36%
Answer D.
The Rule of Nines divides body surface area into percentages that, when totaled, equal 100%. According to the Rule of Nines, the arms account for 9% each, the anterior legs account for 9% each, and the anterior trunk accounts for 18%. Therefore, this client’s burns cover 36% of the body surface area.
a- 18%
b- 27%
c- 30%
d- 36%
Answer D.
The Rule of Nines divides body surface area into percentages that, when totaled, equal 100%. According to the Rule of Nines, the arms account for 9% each, the anterior legs account for 9% each, and the anterior trunk accounts for 18%. Therefore, this client’s burns cover 36% of the body surface area.