The rule of nines is helpful clinically for which of the following?
A) Estimating the seriousness of a cancer
B) Preventing infections
C) Estimating the extent of a burn
D) Estimating the chance of developing melanoma
E) Diagnosing skin cancer

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The rule of nines is a method used in medicine to estimate the total body surface area affected by a burn. It divides the body into sections, each representing approximately 9% (or a multiple thereof) of the total body surface area, allowing for quick and approximate calculations in burn patients.

The Rule of Nines Is Helpful Clinically for Which of the Following