Susan sat out in the sun watching a baseball game. She developed small blisters on her unprotected shoulders and neck. What type of burn is represented by the formation of the blisters?

a. first-degree burn
b. second-degree burn
c. third-degree burn
d. full-thickness burn


Answer: b. second-degree burn

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