Your patient is a 35-year-old female who spilled a cup of hot coffee on herself.She has an area about twice the size of the palm of her hand on her right thigh that is red and painful,but without blisters.When caring for this injury in the prehospital setting,which of the following is appropriate?

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Applying a dry sterile dressing is appropriate for managing a burn of this size and severity until the patient can receive further medical care. The other options may not be appropriate or may even exacerbate the injury. Applying an antibiotic ointment or lotion containing a topical anesthetic to a burn may trap heat and make the injury worse, and applying ice can cause further tissue damage.

Your Patient Is a 35-Year-Old Female Who Spilled a Cup