Multiple Choice
You are assessing a 17-year-old male patient with a burn on the lateral aspect of his thigh. Which of the following guidelines is most helpful when estimating the percentage of total body surface area involved?
A) The rule of palms
B) The Parkland formula
C) The rule of nines
D) The modified pediatric rule of nines
Correct Answer:
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