Burn type rarely causes scarring

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A child presents with a burn covering 15% of the total body surface area that is moist, pink and blistered. The child reports that it hurts when the nurse touches the area. Which knowledge will the nurse utilize when planning the child's care? Pain will last 2-3 days. Burn type rarely causes scarring. Wound will require autografting. Child should be admitted to the hospital.

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