Full-thickness burns covering more than 10% TBSA indicate severe.

• A. Minor burn injuries
• B. Moderate burn injuries
• C. Not classified
• D. Severe burn injuries

Answer: (D)

Burns are classified by depth and how much of the body they cover. A full-thickness burn means the injury goes through all layers of the skin (third-degree), affecting deeper tissues as well. These burns have a high risk for fluid loss, infection, and complications, and they often require specialized care, including possible surgical intervention.

When such a deep burn involves more than about 10% of the body's surface area, it signals a high level of injury and systemic stress on the patient. That combination—deep tissue destruction plus a relatively large area affected—fits the description of a severe burn, which is why this statement is considered correct.

In contrast, minor burns are smaller or shallower, and not all full-thickness burns over a large area meet the severe threshold. Not classified isn’t appropriate because depth and extent already place the burn into a defined category, and severe is the accurate one here.