Which of the following statements best describes full thickness burns?
a. They usually heal within 5 to 10 days without scarring.
b. They are essentially the same as a first-degree burn and are very painful.
c. They involve the epidermis, dermis, and extend into subcutaneous tissues.
d. The skin is moist, bright red, painful, and extremely sensitive to cold air.
C
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A Incorrect: Full thickness burns do not usually heal within 5 to 10 days without scarring. This describes a superficial or 1st degree burn.
B Incorrect: Full thickness burns are essentially the same as a first-degree burn and are very painful.
C Correct: Full thickness burns involve the epidermis, dermis, and extend into subcutaneous tissues.
D Incorrect: In full thickness burns the skin is not moist, bright red, painful, and extremely sensitive to cold air. This describes a partial thickness or 2nd degree burn.
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