The nurse is providing care to a pediatric client who was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) with a partial-thickness thermal burn. When planning care for this client, which should the nurse consider regarding this type of burn?

Question

A) Partial-thickness burns are deeper than superficial burns but still involve the epidermis only.
B) A superficial partial-thickness burn extends from the skin's surface into the papillary layer of the dermis.
C) A deep partial-thickness burn is often bright red and has a moist, glistening appearance with blister formation.
D) A superficial partial-thickness burn is less painful than a deep partial-thickness burn.

Answer 1

Answer: B

A superficial partial-thickness burn extends from the skin's surface into the papillary layer of the dermis. Partial-thickness burns are deeper than superficial burns, extending from the epidermis into the dermis layer as well. A superficial partial-thickness burn is often bright red and has a moist, glistening appearance with blister formation. A deep partial-thickness burn is less painful than a superficial partial-thickness burn because sensation is decreased at the site.