A Patient, Experiencing a Burn That Is Pale and Waxy

question 36

Multiple Choice

A patient, experiencing a burn that is pale and waxy with large flat blisters, asks the nurse about the severity of the burn and how long it will take to heal. With which of the following should the nurse respond to this patient?

• A)The wound is a deep partial-thickness burn, and will take more than three weeks to heal.
• B)The wound is a partial-thickness burn, and could take up to two weeks to heal.
• C)The wound is a superficial burn, and will take up to three weeks to heal.
• D)The wound is a full-thickness burn and will take one to two weeks to heal.
• E)Wound healing is individualized.

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