A young adult has been bitten by a dog resulting in several puncture wounds near the thumb of one hand but can move all fingers and the bleeding has stopped. What understanding regarding dog bites should direct the care of this patient?
A) Infection is a likely outcome for a dog bite.
B) Dog bites generally result in serious injury.
C) Neurovascular and destructive soft tissue injuries can occur from such a bite.
D) Oral antibiotics are needed to address the increased risk for the development of osteomyelitis.
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