Soft tissue injuries are often associated with facial trauma. Wounds should be rinsed with saline and, if necessary, gently debrided with gauze wetted with mild soapy water to remove foreign material and dead or damaged tissue
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) First statement is true, second statement is false.
D) First statement is false, second statement is true.
A
Explanation: A) Soft tissue injuries are often associated with facial trauma. Wounds should be rinsed with saline and, if necessary, gently debrided with gauze wetted with mild soapy water to remove foreign material and dead or damaged tissue.
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