Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for an adult with a burn injury. The following parts of the patient's body were burned: anterior and posterior right arm, posterior trunk. and posterior right leg. Using the Rule of Nines, calculate the Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) percentage that is involved.
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Using the Rule of Nines: Entire right arm (9%) + Posterior trunk (18%) + Posterior right leg (9%) = 36% TBSA.