Which of the following instructions is appropriate for helping a new patroller care for a patient with a large abrasion on his arm?
a. "When you are done cleaning the abrasion, apply some sterile gauze soaked in sterile saline."
b. "It is best to let the wound bleed some. This is the body's natural way of cleaning the wound."
c. "Don't worry about cleaning the wound. The patient is going to the hospital, which is only 30 minutes away."
d. "Do not cut away the sleeve over the top of the laceration because that will restart the bleeding."
Answer: c
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