You need to cut off clothing to examine a gunshot wound to the abdomen. You should:

A) log roll the patient with C-collar in place, provide SMR, then cut.
B) cut around areas that have signs of possible penetration.
C) ask for special permission from the hospital medical direction.
D) cut through areas that have signs of possible penetration.


B

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