A patient comes to the physician's office after sustaining chemical burns to the left side of the face and right wrist. Where does this patient need to be treated?

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Chemical burns are considered severe and require specialized treatment. Burn centers are equipped with the necessary resources and trained personnel to manage and treat burn injuries. Therefore, the patient needs to be treated in a burn center.  The other options are not suitable because this patient needs immediate and specialized care, and outpatient clinic or doctor's office will not be able to provide that. The emergency department may provide initial stabilization but ultimately, the patient should be transferred to a burn center.

A Patient Comes to the Physician's Office After Sustaining Chemical