Inga sees a woman who has burned her arm on a grill. She decides to provide first aid for a major burn on the person’s arm. First, she gets the woman away from the fire. Next, she submerges the burned area in cool water for 15 minutes. She then elevates the woman’s arms and applies a gauze pad while waiting for help.

What procedure was not appropriate for this burn type?

A) moving the person
B) elevating the arm
C) protecting the area
D) submerging the burn