Your patient is in the burn unit of the hospital with burns that have destroyed the epidermis and dermis above the fascia. What degree of burn would this be categorized as?

a. First degree
b. Second degree
c. Third degree
d. Fourth degree

ANS: C

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A. Superficial. B. Minor. C. Moderate. D. Critical.

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Editing involves checking a document for factual accuracy, logical flow, conciseness, and ____. 

A. spelling B. format errors C. clarity and tone D. grammar E. punctuation

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