A nurse notes that a burn wound is dry, hard, and has a brown-black appearance with no pain. What classification fits this description?
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Correct answer: Full-thickness
Full-thickness burns destroy all skin layers, resulting in a dry, leathery texture and absence of pain due to nerve destruction.
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