The nurse is admitting a 25-year-old patient to the emergency department with partial-thickness injuries over 20% of the total body surface area, involving both lower legs. According to American Burn Association (ABA) guidelines, the nurse would classify this as which level of burn?

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According to the ABA guidelines, a burn involving 10% to 29% of the total body surface area is classified as a moderate burn.

The Nurse Is Admitting a 25-Year-Old Patient to the Emergency