Which of the following statements regarding lacerations is correct?
A) Lacerations are linear cuts that tend to heal well due to their relatively even wound margins.
B) The seriousness of a laceration depends on its depth and the structures that have been damaged.
C) The first priority in treating a laceration is to cover it with a sterile dressing to prevent infection.
D) A laceration must be sutured or otherwise closed within 8 to 10 hours following the injury.
Answer: B) The seriousness of a laceration depends on its depth and the structures that have been damaged.
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