Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question

A nurse is evaluating a patient who has sustained a thermal burn. During the initial assessment, what is the most appropriate action for managing the patient's wound?

  • Remove any clothing that is not adhered to the wound.

  • Apply ice directly to the burnt area.

  • Apply an antibiotic cream to the wound.

  • Cool the burn with lukewarm water.

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BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) / 
Environment and Toxicology Emergencies, and Communicable Diseases
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