Following a facial injury of a 12-year-old youth during a baseball game, a nurse speaks with the league administrators about first aid for teeth that may be lost. The nurse will instruct the administration that appropriate first aid will include:

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Handling a lost tooth properly is crucial for the possibility of reimplantation. Rinsing the lost tooth with sterile saline (C) is recommended to clean it without damaging the cells on the root surface. Placing the tooth back into its socket (D) helps preserve the tooth's viability and increases the chances of successful reimplantation by a dental professional. Handling the tooth by the crown rather than the roots (contrary to B) is advised to avoid damaging the root cells. Keeping the tooth moist, not dry (contrary to E), is essential, and children at the age of 12 may have a mix of permanent and baby teeth, making the assumption in A incorrect.

Following a Facial Injury of a 12-Year-Old Youth During a Baseball