When providing emergency medical care for a patient with a closed soft tissue injury, remember that:
A. Splinting painful, swollen, deformed extremities will reduce the patient's pain and assis in controlling bleeding.
B. Modern protective gloves have made hand washing unnecessary.
C. The use of supplemental oxygen is never appropriate for soft tissue injuries.
D. Large contusion, hematomas and crush injuries usually heal themselves without treatment.
Answer: A. Splinting painful, swollen, deformed extremities will reduce the patient's pain and assis in controlling bleeding.
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