SCENARIOUse this scenario to answer the following question(s).You arrive on scene to find a four-year-old boy with a fresh burn on his back in the approximate shape of a triangle with curved sides. The child is not crying and accepts your examination passively. During your examination, you notice yellow bruises and several healed scars. The father stands in the background with his arms folded, not looking at you. The mother tells you a detailed story about how the child pulled the iron onto himself by pulling on the cord.What is the correct treatment for this child's burns?

A. Submerge the child in cold running water
B. Cover the burned area with nonadherent burn dressings
C. Apply an ice pack for 20 minutes
D. Apply burn cream

Answer: B

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