Following surgical debridement, a person with full-thickness burns does not bleed. What should this finding indicate to the nurse?

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Full-thickness burns destroy both the epidermis and dermis, including blood vessels, so the lack of bleeding indicates that the debridement has removed all non-viable tissue, and the procedure may need to be repeated to ensure all dead tissue is removed.

Following Surgical Debridement, a Person with Full-Thickness Burns Does Not