Select the primary reason why local anesthetic agents should not be applied to damaged,open,or broken skin.

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Topical application of local anesthetics for sunburn, skin abrasions, and corneal wounds may result in systemic drug levels and toxic responses. When the skin is damaged or opened, local anesthetics can easily reach the blood vessels. When the pain is intense, patients usually apply local anesthetics several times a day. It is not unusual for a patient to develop hypotension, tremors, and convulsions due to overdose of a local anesthetic.

Select the Primary Reason Why Local Anesthetic Agents Should Not