A 6-year-old child has a superficial partial-thickness burn on the arm. Which nursing goal is most appropriate when planning treatment for this minor burn?

A. Apply cool water to the burn for up to 15 minutes, clean gently with mild soap daily, and manage pain with over-the-counter medications: For a superficial partial-thickness burn, immediate first aid with cool water reduces pain and limits tissue damage. Gentle daily cleansing and appropriate analgesia support healing and comfort. B. Immediately administer IV fluids to prevent hypovolemia and monitor urine output: IV fluid resuscitation is necessary for extensive burns covering a significant body surface area, not for a minor superficial partial-thickness burn. Overhydration for a small burn is unnecessary and may cause complications. C. Encourage sun exposure to the burn area to promote vitamin D synthesis and healing: Sun exposure can damage healing skin, increase the risk of scarring, and is contraindicated during acute burn recovery. Protection from ultraviolet light is recommended until the skin fully heals. D. Prevent infection by keeping the burn clean and covered with a dry sterile dressing: While infection prevention is important, dry sterile dressings are typically used for deeper burns. Superficial partial-thickness burns benefit from gentle cleansing and sometimes moist or emollient dressings to promote epithelialization rather than solely dry coverage.