Your patient is a 35-year-old female who spilled a cup of hot coffee on herself. She has an area about twice the size of the palm of her hand on her right thigh that is red and painful, but without blisters. When caring for this injury in the prehospital setting, which of the following is appropriate?

A) Apply a plastic bag full of ice to the skin.
B) Apply an antibiotic ointment.
C) Apply a lotion containing a topical anesthetic and aloe vera.
D) Apply a dry sterile dressing.


D

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