You are assessing a 36 yer old make who was injured in a house fire. He made it out just before the entire house flashed over. He has burns to his entire right arm and soot marks around his face and nose. What care should you give this patient?
A. Flush the burn injury right away.
B. Take vitals and then transport him to the local hospital.
C. Wrap the arm in a wet dressing and transport him to the local emergency department for further assessment.
D. Administer oxygen. Place a dry dressing on the arm and transport him to the burn center.
Answer: D. Administer oxygen. Place a dry dressing on the arm and transport him to the burn center.
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