The client experiences a burn on the arm that is confined to the skin. How would the nurse describe this burn when documenting this client's care?
1. A clean wound
2. A dirty or infected wound
3. A partial-thickness wound
4. A full-thickness wound
Correct Answer: 3
The burn described is a partial-thickness burn if it is confined to the skin or dermis and epidermis. A full-thickness burn involves the dermis, epidermis, subcutaneous tissue, and possibly muscle and bone. There is not enough information provided to know if it is a clean or dirty wound.
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