Following a burn, charring and insensitivity to pain was found over the entire surface of the right lower limb, entire surface of right trunk and anterior surface of the right upper limb. Approximately what percent of the body surface had burns and how would you classify the burn?
A) 18%; second degree
B) 27%, third degree
C) 32%, partial thickness
D) 40%, third degree

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The Rule of Nines is used to estimate burn surface area: right lower limb (18%), right trunk (18%), and anterior right upper limb (4.5%) total approximately 40.5%. Charring and insensitivity indicate a third-degree burn.

Following a Burn, Charring and Insensitivity to Pain Was Found