Distinguish among a first-degree,second-degree,and third-degree burn.
A)A first-degree burn affects only the surface of the skin.A second-degree burn affects the whole epidermis and some of the dermis.A third-degree burn destroys the epidermis,the dermis,and extends into the subcutaneous layer.
B)A first-degree burn affects the whole epidermis and some of the dermis.A second-degree burn affects only the surface of the skin.A third-degree burn destroys the epidermis,the dermis,and extends into the subcutaneous layer.
C)A first-degree burn destroys the epidermis,the dermis,and extends into the subcutaneous layer.A second-degree burn affects the whole epidermis and some of the dermis.A third-degree burn affects only the surface of the skin.
D)A first-degree burn destroys the epidermis,the dermis,and extends into the subcutaneous layer.A second-degree burn affects only the surface of the skin.A third-degree burn affects the whole epidermis and some of the dermis.
E)A first-degree burn affects only the surface of the skin.A second-degree burn destroys the epidermis,the dermis,and extends into the subcutaneous layer.A third-degree burn affects the whole epidermis and some of the dermis.

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A first-degree burn is superficial, affecting only the outer layer of skin. A second-degree burn goes deeper, affecting both the epidermis and part of the dermis. A third-degree burn is the most severe, destroying all layers of the skin and potentially affecting underlying tissues.

Distinguish Among a First-Degree,second-Degree,and Third-Degree Burn