Lacerations to the scalp:

A. bleed minimally because the scalp has few vessels.
B. uncommonly cause hypovolemic shock in children.
C. may be an indicator of deeper, more serious injuries.
D. are most commonly associated with skull fractures.


Answer: C. may be an indicator of deeper, more serious injuries.

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