A 51-year-old female patient tripped in the kitchen and fell against a deep fryer, splashing hot oil onto her right arm. Assessment reveals partial- and deep partial-thickness burns to her arm. You estimate that the burn covers 2% of her body. Which statement, made by the patient, reveals the most important information when determining the overall severity of the burn?
A) "I had a burn like this several years ago."
B) "I think that I lost control of my bladder."
C) "I have been a diabetic for several years."
D) "The doctor said that I scar very easily."
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