A 52-year-old man sustained superficial and partial-thickness burns to his left arm approximately 15 minutes ago when he opened the radiator cap on his car. He is conscious, alert, and in severe pain. His BP is 138/76 mm Hg, pulse is 110 beats/min and strong, respirations are 22 breaths/min and regular, and oxygen saturation is 99% on room air. He denies any other injuries. Initial management for this patient involves:
A) applying ice to the burn to provide immediate pain relief.
B) applying cool, wet dressings to the burn and elevating his arm.
C) starting an IV of normal saline and administering 2 mg of morphine.
D) administering oxygen and applying an anesthetic cream to the burn.
Answer: B) applying cool, wet dressings to the burn and elevating his arm.
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