A burn that destroys the entire epidermis, dermis, and underlying subcutaneous tissue is classified as a _____ burn
a. first-degree
b. second-degree
c. third-degree
d. nonthermal
C
A burn that destroys the entire epidermis, dermis, and underlying subcutaneous tissue is a third-degree burn. First-degree burns involve only the epidermis. Second-degree burns involve the epidermis and dermis. Nonthermal burns are caused by electricity, chemicals, or radiation and may be first, second, or third degree.
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