The nurse is assessing a client who spilled hot oil on the right leg and foot and notes that the skin is red, swollen, and covered with large blisters. The client states that they are very painful. Which of the following burn descriptions should the nurse document?

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The erythema, swelling, and blisters point to a deep partial-thickness burn. With
full-thickness skin destruction, the appearance is pale and dry or leathery and the area is painless because of the associated nerve destruction. With superficial partial-thickness burns, the area is red, but no blisters are present.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Spilled Hot Oil