The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who suffered minor burns using a steam cleaner. Which teaching points should the nurse include?

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Covering the burn loosely with sterile gauze helps protect the burn area from infection and further injury without applying pressure that could exacerbate the injury. Ice can cause further tissue damage, puncturing blisters increases the risk of infection, and over-the-counter NSAIDs are generally considered safe for managing pain from minor burns unless contraindicated.

The Nurse Is Providing Discharge Teaching for a Client Who