A ____ burn involves the epidermis and dermis but not muscles or bone.
A. first-degree
B. second-degree
C. third-degree
D. full-thickness
E. superficial
B. second-degree
A partial-thickness or second-degree burn involves both the epidermis and the dermis and is characterized by redness, swelling, pain, and blisters.
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