The amount of body area involved with a burn is determined by the
A) color of the skin.
B) amount of pain.
C) rule of nines.
D) cause of the burn.
E) ABCDE rule.

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The "rule of nines" is used to estimate the total body surface area affected by a burn. It divides the body into sections, each representing approximately 9% (or a multiple of 9%) of the total body surface area, allowing for a quick and systematic assessment of burn severity.

The Amount of Body Area Involved with a Burn Is