Shock is likely to occur after a partial-thickness burn injury that affects ____ or more of the body surface.

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According to the rule of nines, each arm represents 9% of the body surface area, each leg represents 18%, the head represents 9%, the front torso represents 18%, the back torso represents 18%, and the groin represents 1%. Therefore, a partial-thickness burn injury that affects 9% or more of the body surface can lead to shock.

Shock Is Likely to Occur After a Partial-Thickness Burn Injury