Asked by Matthew leong on Sep 23, 2024
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Which of the following burns would show redness of the epidermis?
A) First degree
B) Second degree
C) Third degree
D) Deep third degree
Epidermis
The outermost layer of the skin that provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone.
Redness
A common sign of inflammation or infection, indicating increased blood flow to the affected area.
- Absorb the techniques for meticulous coding of various burn injuries and evaluating their severities.
Verified Answer
AM
Ashish Maharjan4 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
First degree burns affect only the epidermis and cause redness of the skin. Second degree burns involve damage to the epidermis and dermis, while third degree and deep third degree burns affect all layers of the skin and may cause blackened or charred skin.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb the techniques for meticulous coding of various burn injuries and evaluating their severities.