A child has sustained a second-degree deep thermal burn to the hand. What is the best first action to take?
a. Immerse the burned area in cold water.
b. Apply ice to the burned area. c.
Break any blisters that are present.
d. Apply petroleum jelly to the burned skin.
ANS: A
First-aid treatment of a second-degree deep thermal burn is immersion of the burned area in water to halt the burning process.
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