Your patient sustained an injury that amputated his left foot. What action is NOT an appropriate step in treatment of this type of injury?
A. Flushing the foot with sterile water.
B. Placing the foot directly into a cooler full of ice.
C. Wrapping the foot in a dry sterile dressing.
D. Bagging the foot in plastic.
Answer: B. Placing the foot directly into a cooler full of ice.
To care for an amputated part (1) remove gross contamination by flushing the part with sterile water, (2) wrap the part in a dry sterile dressing, (3) bag the amputated part in plastic, (4) keep the amputated part cool, and (5) transport the part with the patient if possible. Do not allow the part to freeze and do not let it get soaked.
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