What do inflicted immersion burns often appear as?
a. Partial-thickness, asymmetrical burns
b. Splash pattern burns on hands or feet
c. Any splash burn with dry linear marks
d. Sharply demarcated, symmetrical burns
ANS: D
Immersion burns are sharply demarcated symmetrical burns. Asymmetrical burns and splash burns are often accidental.
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