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A Toddler Is Brought to the Clinic After Grabbing the Hot

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A toddler is brought to the clinic after grabbing the hot end of his mother's curling iron. An examination reveals a pale, yellow burned area to the palm of one hand. What is true about this burn?


A) It may take up to 3 weeks to heal with scarring likely.
B) Scarring is unlikely, with healing expected in 3 to 7 days.
C) Surgical intervention and skin grafting are usually required.
D) This type of burn usually heals without scarring in 7 to 14 days.

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