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It is necessary to apply cold to most third degree burns.
True
False

User Binar Web
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No, this is not true.

This is false.

Third degree burns affect the outer and deeper skin layers as well as any underlying tissue and organs. Therefore, third degree burns require medical attention. NOT cold compress. This can cause further damage
User Comocomocomocomo
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Answer:

False

Step-by-step explanation:

Adding cold to third degree burns can cause further tissue damage.

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