If a patient is seriously burned and the muscle tissue is visible,the patient has a _____ burn.

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A burn that destroys the entire epidermis,dermis,and underlying subcutaneous tissue so that muscle tissue visible is a third-degree burn.First-degree burns involve only the epidermis.Second-degree burns involve the epidermis and dermis.Nonthermal injuries are caused by electricity,chemicals,or radiation and may be first-,second-,or third-degree burns.

If a Patient Is Seriously Burned and the Muscle Tissue