In laser resurfacing, wet towels are placed around the surgical site to ________

A. reduce the risk of thermal damage to other tissue
B. reduce the risk of igniting the alcohol prep
C. protect the patient from possible retinal damage
D. protect the surgical technologist from the heat of the laser


ANS: A

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