A person sustains burns of the arms from a barbecue accident in the park. A bystander emerges from the crowd and suggests to a nurse who has come to the person's assistance that butter should be applied to the burns. An appropriate response by the nurse would be "Thank you, but…"

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An appropriate response by the nurse would be: "Thank you, but I'll just use a tablecloth. It will act as a blanket". A tablecloth is nonfuzzy, nonadhering, and will keep the burned person warm, which is important, as hypothermia is often a complication of burns.

A Person Sustains Burns of the Arms from a Barbecue