As part of a clinical conference with a group of nursing students, the instructor is describing the burn classification
The instructor determines that the teaching has been successful when the group identifies which of the following as characteristic of full thickness burns? A) Skin that is reddened, dry, and slightly swollen
B) Skin appearing wet with significant pain
C) Skin with blistering and swelling
D) Skin that is leathery and dry with some numbness
D
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Full thickness burns may be very painful, numb, or pain-free in some areas. They appear red, edematous, leathery, dry, or waxy and may display peeling or charred skin. Superficial burns are painful, red, dry, and possibly edematous. Partial thickness and deep partial thickness burns are very painful and edematous and have a wet appearance or blisters.
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