A male patient has just been burned with hot water and has blisters on his left arm. The EMT would recognize that:

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Blisters indicate that fluid has collected between the layers of skin, which is a characteristic of second-degree burns. Option A is incorrect because superficial burns only involve the top layer of skin and do not produce blisters. Option C is incorrect because the rupture of blood vessels would indicate a more severe burn. Option D is incorrect because signs of infection may not be present immediately after a burn.

A Male Patient Has Just Been Burned with Hot Water