Problem: The nurse determines a client has a deep partial thickness burn injury of the back. Which is the best initial nursing action? Need Assignment Help? O 1. Break the blisters with scalpel using sterile technique. O 2. Gently clean the area and determine the extent of the burn. O 3. Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the area. O 4. Wrap the area snugly with sterile gauze.