You are assessing a 17-year-old male patient with a burn on the lateral aspect of his thigh. Which of the following guidelines is most helpful when estimating the percentage of total body surface area involved?
A) The rule of palms
B) The Parkland formula
C) The rule of nines
D) The modified pediatric rule of nines

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The rule of palms is most helpful for estimating the percentage of total body surface area involved in a burn, especially for irregular or small areas. It uses the patient's palm (including fingers) to approximate 1% of the body's surface area.

You Are Assessing a 17-Year-Old Male Patient with a Burn