A patient with diabetes presents with an open wound to the forearm that occurred a week ago after a fall. The patient tells you that the wound has been draining purulent fluid, but has not been bleeding. The wound itself is red, inflamed, and warm to the touch, a paramedic should: A. carefully irrigate the wound with sterile water for 5 minutes B. apply a moist, sterile dressing and transport to the hospital C. apply a dry, sterile dressing and transport to the hospital D. apply antibiotic ointment, cover the wound and obtain a release
Posted on: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 22:02:47 +0000
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