Campbell, a 25-Year-Old Construction Worker, Is Admitted to a Burn

Campbell, a 25-year-old construction worker, is admitted to a burn unit after a fire in a construction site. Initial assessment reveals burn injuries involving the anterior and posterior aspects of the upper extremities. The injured surfaces are black in color and dry in texture. Tissue with fat exposure and edema are noted. Mr. Campbell reports minimal pain. The nurse assessing Mr. Campbell classifies these integumentary injuries as:

A) Superficial-thickness burns
B) Partial-thickness superficial burns
C) Full-thickness burns
D) Deep full-thickness burns