A toddler sustains a minor burn on the hand from hot coffee.What is the first action to take in treating this burn?
A) Apply ice to burned area.
B) Hold the burned area under cool running water.
C) Break any blisters with a sterile needle.
D) Clean the wound with soap and warm water.

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For minor burns,the best method to stop the burning process is to hold the burned area under cool running water.Ice is not recommended.Removal of blisters is not a generally accepted therapy unless the injury is from a chemical substance.Cooling is necessary to stop the burning process.

A Toddler Sustains a Minor Burn on the Hand from Hot