Which of the following patients has the greatest likelihood of being cared for in a burn center?
A) 45-year-old man who has a full thickness burn about 3 inches long by 1/2 inch wide on his posterior arm from backing into a barbecue grill
B) 30-year-old woman who has deep partial thickness burns on her hand and arm as a result of spilling hot cooking oil on herself
C) 12-year-old male with a superficial partial thickness burn involving his forearm as a result of making a torch by lighting aerosol from a can of hairspray
D) 16-year-old female who came into contact with a motorcycle exhaust pipe and has a full thickness burn on her leg about 2 inches in diameter

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Patients with deep partial thickness burns covering a significant area of the body, such as a hand and arm, are more likely to require the specialized care provided by a burn center. This is due to the potential for significant fluid loss, infection, and the need for specialized wound care and possibly surgical intervention such as skin grafting.

Which of the Following Patients Has the Greatest Likelihood of Being