Chef Joe works in a busy restaurant. One night, he drops a large pot of boiling water as he is emptying it, and the water badly burns his leg. Which treatment is he most likely to need?

A large pot of boiling water can cause a severe, deep burn, especially when it badly burns a large area of the leg. Severe burns may destroy layers of skin and require skin grafts to cover the damaged area. Ice packs and over-the-counter ointment are not appropriate treatment for a serious burn; prescription medication alone would not repair extensive skin damage.

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