A Patient with a Burn That Is Pale, Waxy, and with Large

question 39

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The wound is a deep partial-thickness burn and will take more than 3 weeks to heal.
• B) The wound is a superficial partial-thickness burn and could take up to 2 weeks to heal.
• C) The wound is a superficial burn and will take up to 3 weeks to heal.
• D) The wound is a full-thickness burn and will take 1 to 2 weeks to heal.

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