A toddler sustains a minor burn on the hand from hot coffee.What is the first action in treating this burn?
A) Apply burn ointment.
B) Put ice on the burned area.
C) Cover the hand with gauze dressing.
D) Hold the hand under cool running 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.Ointments are not applied to a new burn; the ointment will contribute to the burning.Ice is not recommended.Gauze dressings do not stop the burning process.

A Toddler Sustains a Minor Burn on the Hand from Hot