When caring for an amputated body part:

A) early notification of the hospital is important.
B) the body part should be kept at room temperature.
C) the part should be tightly wrapped in a dry dressing.
D) applying ice to the body part will keep the cells viable.


Answer: A) early notification of the hospital is important.

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