A man with a dirty cut on his hand appears at the emergency department for treatment. In order to clean the wound, the health-care provider should use
A. a solution of very low pH to help kill any bacteria present.
B. a solution of sterilized tap water.
C. a weak (low concentration) solution of salt water.
D. distilled water.
Answer:C
A man with a dirty cut on his hand appears at the emergency department for treatment. In order to clean the wound, the health-care provider should use
A. a solution of very low pH to help kill any bacteria present. B. a solution of sterilized tap water. C. a weak (low concentration) solution of salt water. D. distilled water.