An area of burned tissue that is not painful is MOST likely a ________ burn injury.
A) second-degree
B) full thickness
C) superficial
D) partial thickness

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Full thickness burns, also known as third-degree burns, destroy both the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin, potentially affecting underlying tissues as well. Nerve endings in the area are destroyed, which can result in a lack of pain.

An Area of Burned Tissue That Is Not Painful Is