When providing first aid during the first hours after a closed soft-tissue injury to a limb, you should:

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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: Apply a cold compress to the injured area and elevate it.

Explanation

In the first hours after a closed soft-tissue injury, a cold compress narrows the blood vessels and reduces swelling and bruising, and raising the injured part reduces blood flow to it. A warm compress or keeping the limb below heart level would increase the swelling instead.

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