Your patient is a 27-year-old woman with a patent airway and a deep abrasion on her arm from falling off her motor scooter into the road. To remove superficial foreign matter, such as gravel and road dirt, you should:
A. gently wipe the surface of the wound with a sterile gauze pad.
B. rinse the wound thoroughly with distilled water.
C. tear away any avulsed skin that may be concealing debris.
D. brush debris from the wound with your gloved hand.
Answer: A
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