The initial plan of care for a patient with a contaminated dog bite wound, with an animal that is available for testing, should include:
A) administering a rabies vaccination.
B) administering antivenom.
C) suturing the wound.
D) irrigating and debriding the wound.

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Irrigating and debriding the wound is essential to reduce the risk of infection and remove any foreign material. Suturing is typically avoided initially in contaminated wounds to prevent trapping bacteria inside. Rabies vaccination is considered based on the animal's testing results, and antivenom is not applicable for dog bites.

The Initial Plan of Care for a Patient with a Contaminated