The use of wet dressings in the field is limited because:

A) their use may result in severe hypothermia.
B) they are of no value in providing pain relief.
C) their sterility cannot be maintained in the field.
D) they provide a medium for pathogens to grow.


Answer: D) they provide a medium for pathogens to grow.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. 5 seconds b. 10 seconds c. 15 seconds d. 20 seconds

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