Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in a client diagnosed with a second-degree burn?
1. No pain and necrotic areas
2. No pain and scarring
3. Pain and blisters
4. Pain and peeling after 2 to 5 days
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A second-degree burn is a partial-thickness burn. This type of burn is very painful, has blisters that increase in size, blanches with pressure, and may or may not require grafting. The other characteristics are for first- or third-degree burns.
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