When Assessing an Emergency Department Patient Who Spilled Hot Oil

When assessing an emergency department patient who spilled hot oil from a deep-fat fryer on the right leg and foot, the nurse notes that the leg and foot are red, swollen, and covered with large blisters. The patient states that they are very painful. The nurse will document the injury as

A) full-thickness skin destruction.
B) deep partial-thickness skin destruction.
C) superficial partial-thickness skin destruction.
D) deep full-thickness skin destruction.

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