Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 5 - The Integumentary System - Review Questions - Page 170: 12

Answer

(b) estimating the extent of a burn

Work Step by Step

To evaluate burns in adults, the volume of fluid lost can be estimated by computing the percentage of body surface burned using the rule of nines (Page 165).
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