A junior high school student is cooking in the home economics room when some oil splashes on her fingers and hand. She immediately rinses her hand with cool tap water. The skin is not broken, but soon, a blister begins to form. The teacher sends the student to the school nurse for evaluation and treatment. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

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Soaking the burn in cool water helps to reduce pain and heat from the burn area, and applying aloe vera cream can aid in the healing process due to its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. Ice can cause further damage to the burned skin, puncturing the blister can introduce infection, and baby oil can trap heat in the burn.

A Junior High School Student Is Cooking in the Home