Question

multiple choice question
first - degree burns involve only the ____ and are characterized by ____, pain, and slight edema (swelling)

hypodermis; bleeding
dermis; bruising
o epidermis; redness

Explanation:

First - degree burns affect only the outermost layer of skin, the epidermis. Symptoms include redness, pain, and slight swelling. Hypodermis is deeper and not involved in first - degree burns. Dermis involvement would be for more severe burns. Bleeding and bruising are not typical of first - degree burns.

Answer:

O epidermis; redness