A 21-year-old male was bitten on the left forearm by a dog. He is conscious and alert and denies any other injuries. An animal control officer is at the scene and has contained the dog. Your assessment of the patient's arm reveals a large avulsion with a peeled back flap of skin. Distal circulation is adequate and the patient is able to feel and move his fingers. In addition to bleeding control, you should:

A: apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask.
B: perform a rapid head-to-toe assessment.
C: replace the avulsed flap to its original position.
D: irrigate the wound for at least 15 minutes.


Answer: C: replace the avulsed flap to its original position.

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