A Partial-Thickness Burn Involves

question 74

Multiple Choice

A partial-thickness burn involves

• A) the epidermis and the entire dermis.
• B) the epidermis.
• C) the epidermis and papillary layer of the dermis.
• D) the epidermis, dermis, and any portion of the hypodermis.

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