A toddler sustains a minor burn on the hand from hot coffee.The first action in treating this burn is to:
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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In 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 generally accepted therapy unless the injury is from a chemical substance.Cooling is necessary to stop the burning process,so the wound should not be cleaned with warm water.

A Toddler Sustains a Minor Burn on the Hand from Hot