Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
A client arrives to the clinic after spending the day at the beach. She reports extreme pain and the nurse observes red skin on her face and upper body. There are no blisters present. What degree of burn has the client suffered?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
First degree burns affect only the epidermis, causing redness and pain without blisters, as described. Second degree burns cause blisters, third degree burns destroy all skin layers, and the burn can be classified based on the symptoms.