When trying to discern the extent of a burn, the nurse will note that second-degree full-thickness burns are characterized by
A)
extending into the subcutaneous tissue.
B)
noting that blood vessels have clotted and can be seen under the burned skin.
C)
redness or pinkness noted, but no blister formation is present on the epidermis.
D)
extensive pain along with waxy white areas with blister formation.
Ans:
D
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Second-degree full-thickness burns involve the entire epidermis and dermis. These burns have extensive pain because the pain sensors remain intact. These burns appear as mottled pink, red, or waxy white areas with blister formation and edema. Answers A and B relate to third-degree full-thickness burns, whereas answer C is characteristic of first-degree burns.
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