A 32-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital with third-degree burns on her entire right leg,entire right arm,and the back of her trunk.Estimate the percentage of her body surface area affected by these burns.

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The estimation of the body surface area affected by burns can be done using the "Rule of Nines," which divides the adult body into sections, each approximately 9% of the total body surface area. For this woman, the entire right leg (18%), entire right arm (9%), and the back of the trunk (18%) are affected. Adding these percentages together gives 18% + 9% + 18% = 45%.

A 32-Year-Old Woman Is Admitted to the Hospital with Third-Degree