The Rule of Nines is Used to Determine The

Question

The rule of nines is used to determine the
A) depth of burns
B) degree of burns
C) body surface area that has been burned
D) both A and B

Accepted Answer

The rule of nines is a quick method for determining the extent or percentage of a person’s body surface area that has been burned. It divides the body into regions that represent 9% or multiples of 9% of the total body surface area, which can help estimate the severity of the burn and guide treatment.