You have been dispatched to a call for a burn patient. Upon arriving, you find a 23-year-old woman who was sunbathing and fell asleep. She is alert and oriented and in moderate pain. She has blisters covering her extremities, abdomen, face, and chest. This patient's burns fall into which one of the following categories?
A) Superficial
B) Critical
C) Minor
D) Moderate

Question

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The patient's extensive blisters and pain indicate a critical burn classification. Sunburns can be deceiving, and it is essential to recognize the severity of the burn and transport the patient to a burn center as soon as possible.

You Have Been Dispatched to a Call for a Burn