A patient has suffered partial- and full-thickness thermal burns to the anterior chest, abdomen, and arms in an industrial accident. What action would be appropriate in the care of this patient?
A) Cool the burns with water for 90 seconds and cover the burns with a sterile, dry burn sheet.
B) Cool the burns with water on scene and during rapid transport to the emergency department.
C) Cool the burns with water for 2 minutes and cover the burns with saline-soaked dressings soaked in sterile water.
D) Cool the burns on scene and apply ice packs to the burned areas during transport.
A
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