During an altercation in a bar, two patrons got into a fist fight. The first patient, a 44-year-old female, was struck in the mouth and refuses EMS care. The second patient, a 39-year-old female, has a small laceration to her left knuckle and also refuses EMS care. Which of the following statements regarding this scenario is MOST correct?
A. You should contact the police and have the patients arrested.
B. The 39-year-old female is at high risk for an infection.
C. The patient struck in the mouth should be immobilized.
D. The 44-year-old female is at high risk for an infection.
Answer: B. The 39-year-old female is at high risk for an infection.
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