The nurse is caring for a patient with burns covering the entire surface of both arms and the anterior trunk.Approximately what percentage of the patient's body surface area has been affected?

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According to the Rule of Nines,each arm is 9% and the anterior trunk is 18% for a total of 36%.A.B.D.These are inaccurate calculations using the Rule of Nines.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Burns Covering