A Man with a Dirty Cut on His Hand Appears

question 55

Multiple Choice

A man with a dirty cut on his hand appears at the emergency department for treatment. In order to clean the wound, the health-care provider should use

• A) a solution of very low pH.
• B) a solution of sterilized tap water.
• C) a weak (low concentration) solution of salt water.
• D) distilled water.

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The complete cost of production, including both fixed and variable costs, for producing a specified number of goods or services.