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A child you are babysitting burns his hand. You move him away from the source of the bum, which is a

hot stove. When giving CARE, what should you do next?
O Cool the burn with large amounts of cold water for 10 to 15 minutes, or until pain is relieved
O Cover the bum with butter for 10 to 15 minutes, or until pain is relieved.
O Place ice on the burn for 10 to 15 minutes, or until pain is relieved.
O Cover the burn with a sterile dressing

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Final answer:

The next step after moving the child away from the source of the burn is to cool the burn with large amounts of cold water for 10 to 15 minutes.


Step-by-step explanation:

When providing CARE for a burn, the next step after moving the child away from the source of the burn is to cool the burn with large amounts of cold water for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the pain is relieved. This helps to reduce the temperature of the skin and minimize tissue damage.


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