The rule of nines describes the:
A) percentage of body surface affected by burns.
B) size of a tumor.
C) severity of a burn.
D) treatment time for PUVA.

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The rule of nines is a method used to estimate the percentage of body surface area that has been burned in an adult. It divides the body into regions, each accounting for 9% or a multiple of 9% of the total body surface area, and is used to assist with determining the amount of fluid resuscitation and other treatment required for burn patients.

The Rule of Nines Describes The