Question 960: In treating closed soft-tissue injuries of the extremities, the first thing to do is to:

Correct answer «Apply a cold dressing to the wound and elevate it.».

1. 1 Apply a warm lotion to the wound.
2. 2 Apply a cold dressing to the wound and elevate it.
3. 3 Apply a cold dressing to the wound and hold the limb below the level of the heart.
4. 4 Apply an alcohol dressing to the wound.