A patient with dry, painless, white, and leathery skin after a house fire most likely sustained a:
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Correct answer: Full-thickness burn
The hallmark of a full-thickness burn is dry, insensate, leathery skin resulting from destruction of all skin layers and nerve endings.
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- Which characteristic best describes a deep partial-thickness burn?
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- Which layer of skin is involved in a superficial burn?
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- Which burn type requires skin grafting for healing?
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