On which type of wound would staples be used?
A. A small, superficial cut on the finger
B. The area where a mole was removed on the upper arm
C. A long, deep wound across the leg
D. An area inside the mouth where the dentist accidentally scraped the tissue
E. A puncture wound in the upper arm
C. A long, deep wound across the leg
Staples are used when there will be considerable stress on an incision, such as a long, deep surgical wound or a wound across the leg.
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