A Young Child's Parents Call the Nurse After Their Child

A young child's parents call the nurse after their child was bitten by a raccoon in the woods. The nurse's recommendation should be based on which statement?

A) The child should be hospitalized for close observation.
B) No treatment is necessary if thorough wound cleaning is done.
C) Antirabies prophylaxis must be initiated.
D) Antirabies prophylaxis must be initiated if clinical manifestations appear.