A 56-year-old male has an incomplete avulsion to his right forearm. After controlling any bleeding from the wound, you should:
A. carefully probe the wound to determine if the bleeding is venous or arterial.
B. carefully remove the avulsed flap and wrap it in a moist, sterile trauma dressing.
C. replace the avulsed flap to its original position and cover it with a sterile dressing.
D. thoroughly irrigate the wound with sterile water and cover it with a sterile dressing.
Answer: C. replace the avulsed flap to its original position and cover it with a sterile dressing.
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