A patient has a scald burn on the arm that is bright red, moist, and has several blisters. The nurse would classify this burn as which of the following? Select all that apply.

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A patient has a scald burn on the arm that is bright red, moist, and has several blisters. The nurse would classify this burn as which of the following?  Select all that apply.

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The burn is a superficial partial-thickness burn because it is bright red, moist, and blistered, which are characteristics of this type of burn. It is also a thermal burn because it was caused by scalding.

A Patient Has a Scald Burn on the Arm That