A patient arrives in your clinic with a sunburn that affects the epidermis only. Her skin appears red and is mildly painful. You believe she has a: A) third ^-degree burn. B) fourth ^-degree burn. C) first ^-degree burn. D) second ^-degree burn.

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A first-degree burn affects only the epidermis, causing redness and mild pain, which is consistent with the symptoms described.

A Patient Arrives in Your Clinic with a Sunburn That