A mother calls and informs you that her son has a deep dog bite. Your response should be ____. 

A. "Your son needs immediate medical help."
B. "I will leave a message for the physician."
C. "As long as it is not bleeding, it is fine."
D. "Call back if he is not feeling better tomorrow."
E. "Put ice on the bite and apply a topical antibiotic."


A. "Your son needs immediate medical help."
A deep animal bite is potentially a serious medical situation.

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