A 60-year-old male enters the burn center for triage and treatment due to a burn he received at a campfire.His left arm has an area that is erythematous and painful, and another area has a blister.What does the nurse practitioner record as the degree of burn?

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The description of erythematous and painful skin indicates a first-degree burn, while the presence of a blister suggests a second-degree burn. Therefore, the patient has both first and second-degree burns.

A 60-Year-Old Male Enters the Burn Center for Triage and Treatment