You are providing care to a patient with a thermal burn injury. The patient has been removed from the source of the burn. You prepare to act, focusing on which of the following as the priority?

A) Covering the burned area
B) Minimizing shock
C) Cooling the burned area
D) Maintaining body temperature

Answer: C) Cooling the burned area

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