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A patient received deep partial-thickness burns to the anterior trunk, perineum, and left posterior and anterior arm. Using the "Rule of nines," what is the percent of total body surface area (TBSA) that was burned?

18%

36%

40%

28%

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Adding these percentages together:

Anterior trunk: 18%
Perineum: 1%
Left anterior arm: 4.5%
Left posterior arm: 4.5%

Total = 18% + 1% + 4.5% + 4.5% = 28%

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale: older adults have thin skin hence massaging bony prominences increases the risk of skin breakdown and pressure ulcers formation.
Choice B rationale: frequent client repositioning every 2-3 hourly is one of the mitigations used to prevent skin breakdown especially in older adults who are bedridden. It aids in the distribution of pressure on bony prominences and also relieves the pressure on the areas at risk and maintains muscle mass and tissue integrity.
Choice C rationale: a high protein diet is important for healthy skin formation. However, in this case frequent repositioning is more crucial for maintaining skin integrity in older adults.
Choice D rationale: cornstarch application can be used to prevent skin damage from friction. However, this is not as important as frequent repositioning.

Correct Answer is ["54"]

Explanation

Rationale: This is because according to the rule of nines, the lower limbs anteriorly and posteriorly will account for 18% each, and the back accounting for 18%

So, the TBSA will be, (18+18+18) =54%

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A patient received deep partial-thickness burns to the anterior trunk, perineum, and left posterior and anterior arm. Using the "Rule of nines," what is the percent of total body surface area (TBSA) that was burned?

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