What should be done when providing first aid for a burn?

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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: Cool the burn with water, then cover it with sterile dressing material or clean cloth.

Explanation

Cool the burn with water to stop the tissue from heating further and ease the pain, then cover it with a sterile dressing or a clean cloth to protect it from infection. Oil holds in the heat and contaminates the wound, opening blisters and tight bandaging risk infection and further damage, and a burn left open is unprotected.

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