Mrs.Thomas is 82 years old and burned her hand while cooking.The nurse practitioner assesses second- and third-degree burns over approximately half of the back of her hand.The nurse practitioner chooses which of the following for initial treatment? Select all that apply.

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For initial treatment of burns, it is important to manage pain (A), cool the burn with tap water to reduce damage and pain (B), and carefully manage the wound by removing loose tissue without disturbing blisters, as they provide a natural barrier against infection (D). Cleaning with a strong detergent (C) could further damage the skin and is not recommended. The diagnosis of burns should be based on the depth and extent of tissue damage; thus, diagnosing as first- and third-degree burns (E) is incorrect based on the provided assessment.

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