Physiological AdaptationQuestion 2193 of 2368
A client has a burn that extends fully through the epidermis and dermis, yet the client reports little pain. What explains this?
- Only the epidermis is affected
- The burn is a mild sunburn
- Blisters protect the nerve endings
- The nerve endings have been damaged
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Correct answer: The nerve endings have been damaged
Third-degree burns destroy tissue and nerve endings, so they are usually less painful than second-degree burns.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Integumentary Assessment: Burns. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026