A 14-year-old girl has a sunburn to her shoulders, which are red and blanch with pressure. This is classified as which of the following?
A) Superficial partial-thickness
B) Deep partial-thickness
C) Full-thickness
D) Scald
Ans: A
Chapter: 57
Cognitive Level: Analysis
Difficulty: Moderate
Integrated Process: Nursing Process
Objective: 1
Patient Needs: D-4
Feedback: A superficial partial-thickness is a first-degree burn with redness that blanches with pressure.
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