A school-age child is brought to the office of the camp nurse with a small, superficial burn. Which of the following actions by the nurse would be the most appropriate action for the nurse to do first?

A school-age child is brought to the office of the camp nurse with a small, superficial burn. Which of the following actions by the nurse would be the most appropriate action for the nurse to do first?



a) Apply a topical anesthetic ointment
b) Administer acetaminophen
c) Apply cold compresses to the area
d) Cover the area with a sterile bandage




Answer: C


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