You are treating a patient with an abdominal evisceration. You should:

A) Replace the protruding organs, cover with a dry sterile dressing, and an occlusive dressing.
B) Do not replace the protruding organs, cover with a dry sterile dressing, and an occlusive dressing.
C) Replace the protruding organs, cover with a sterile dressing moistened with sterile saline, and an occlusive dressing.
D) Do not replace the protruding organs, cover with a sterile dressing moistened with sterile saline, and an occlusive dressing.


Answer: D

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