Jane, a patient in the clinic, comes in with a jagged 3-inch open laceration on her hand, which she calmly shows to you. What is your first priority for care?

a. Establish the need for sutures.
b. Take the patient history.
c. Minimize risk of infection.
d. Give a tetanus injection.
e. Calm the patient.


c

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