How should minor burns be cooled?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Under cool running water for several minutes
- Step 1: Cool running water reduces tissue damage and pain.
- Step 2: Ice and oils can harm the skin.
Answer
Under cool running water for several minutes.
Why not the others: With ice placed directly on the burn, with butter or oil rubbed on the skin and by covering it with dry cotton wool don't fit.
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