Question

A child's arm is burned from accidentally spilling boiling water on it, and the parent calls the clinic. The nearest emergency department is an hour away. Which instructions would be appropriate to give the parent? Select all that apply. 1. "Apply antibiotic ointment to any open skin." 2. "Briefly soak the arm with cool water." 3. "Cover the area with a clean, dry cloth." 4. "Place ice on the arm to relieve pain." 5. "Remove clothing, if not stuck to skin, around the burn."

Answer 1

Remove clothing if not stuck