A 60-year-old male enters the burn center for triage and treatment due to a burn he received at a campfire. His left arm has an area that is erythematous and painful, and another area has a blister. What is the degree of these burns? First- and third-degree burns Second-degree burns First- and second-degree burns Second-and third-degree burns
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