A patient who is coughing has suffered a superficial burn to the chest, arms and face after pouring gasoline on a smouldering campfire. Which statement indicates that the EMT is properly caring for him?
A. I am going to apply a special antibiotic lotion to the burned areas to prevent scarring.
B. I need to clean the dirt from the burned area to prevent an infection.
C. We are going to put ice packs to your chest to cool the burn.
D. Throughout transport, I am going to listen to your lungs quite frequently.
Answer: D. Throughout transport, I am going to listen to your lungs quite frequently.
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