A client arrives in the emergency department with burns. After assessing a client, the nurse determines there is no need for a diagnostic evaluation of the burns. Which type of burns does the nurse identify on the client?

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Superficial burns, also known as first-degree burns, affect only the outer layer of the skin and typically do not require diagnostic evaluation as they are minor and heal without extensive medical intervention.

A Client Arrives in the Emergency Department with Burns