Your patient is an 18-month-old child who fell into a fire pit. Although his father pulled him out immediately, you estimate the child has burns on about 40% of his body. You should:
A. Care for the burned area with dry, sterile dressings and arrange for immediate transport.
B. Report a potential case of child abuse to law enforcement, then arrange for transport.
C. Place the child on his back and administer 40 to 60 breaths with a bag mask device.
D. Use the rule of nines to precisely determine the percentage of body surface that is damaged before beginning first aid.
Answer: A
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