Third-degree burns
A) are also called partial thickness burns.
B) cause immediate pain.
C) involve only the epidermis.
D) result in excessive fluid loss.
E) have all of these characteristics.

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Third-degree burns involve all layers of the skin, including the dermis and possibly even deeper tissues, resulting in excessive fluid loss. They are also known as full-thickness burns and do not typically cause immediate pain as nerve endings may be destroyed. Partial thickness burns, also known as second-degree burns, involve only the epidermis and sometimes parts of the dermis.

Third-Degree Burns