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A Child Is Bitten on One Arm by a Neighbor's

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A child is bitten on one arm by a neighbor's dog. The dog is immunized against rabies and the child's last tetanus immunization was 4 years prior. The wound edges are gaping and avulsed. What is an important initial intervention when treating this injury?


A) Administration of rabies prophylaxis and a tetanus booster
B) Debriding and suturing the wound to prevent infection
C) Irrigation of the wounds with high-pressure normal saline
D) Reporting the animal bite to the local animal control authority

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