After a long, hot day at the beach, your friend complains of severe sunburn all

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After a long, hot day at the beach, your friend complains of severe sunburn all across his back and shoulders. He failed to apply sunscreen while at the beach. Blisters have formed, and your friend refuses to sit up in a chair and complains of severe pain.

QUESTION 1

True/False. The blisters and pain are signs that this is a first-degree burn.

True

False

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QUESTION 2

True/False. You should break the blisters to relieve pressure and clean the burn.

True

False

10 points   

QUESTION 3

True/False. Cold water can be used to relieve pain.

True

False

10 points   

QUESTION 4

True/False. After it has cooled, you can apply an antibiotic ointment or a home remedy as long as it is refrigerated and cool when applied.

True

False

10 points   

QUESTION 5

True/False. You should consider some kind of medical (doctor) intervention for treatment of a burn victim in this general condition.

True

False

After a long, hot day at the beach, your friend complains of severe sunburn all across his back and shoulders. He failed to apply sunscreen while at the beach. Blisters have formed, and your friend refuses to sit up in a chair and complains of severe pain.

Explanation / Answer

Answer 1: True

It is a first degree burn, because in first degree the skin is affected mildly with signs and symptoms of pain, redness,swelling and blistering

Answer2: False

No the blister should not be broken because it heals by itself . Doing so will lead to infection

Answer 3:True

Cold application soothes the area, relieves burning sensation and pain

Answer4:False

Antibiotics are generally not prescribed for sun burn because it can aggrevate the condition. Usually hydrocortisone ,alovera gel, cold application helps

Answer 5: True

A doctor visit will help the client to get pain relieving medications, gels, lotions ,anti inflammatory drugs

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