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    Ati lpn med surg integumentary test proctored exam
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    A nurse is collecting data from a client who sustained severe burn injuries. The nurse notes a diagram indicating the burned surface areas. What percentage of client's body surface area should the nurse estimate has been burned? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Use the Wallace rule of nines Entire (anterior and posterior) lower limbs (36%) + Anterior trunk (18%) Total body surface area burnt: 54%

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