In the context of burn care, which action is NOT recommended?

• A. Remove Clothing Around Burn If Not Stuck to Skin
• B. Cover With a Clean Dry Cloth
• C. Run Under Hot Water
• D. Apply Ice

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that burn care focuses on cooling and protecting the injured tissue without causing further damage. Cooling should be done with cool running water for about 10 to 20 minutes to lower heat in the skin and reduce pain. Ice is not used because it can cause frostbite and deeper tissue injury, worsening the burn. Removing clothing around the burn if it isn’t stuck to the skin helps heat escape and prevents further damage. Covering the burn with a clean, dry cloth protects it from infection and additional irritation. So, the action that’s not recommended is applying ice, since it can cause cold injury and interfere with proper cooling. The other steps align with safe initial burn care: remove non-sticky clothing, protect with a clean dry cover, and avoid applying ice or other potentially harmful substances.