A 36-year-old man has accidentally shot a nail into his thigh while using a nail gun. Under which of the following circumstances should the EMT remove the nail from the injury site?

A) The nail is less than 2 inches in length.
B) Bleeding from the wound is minimal.
C) The patient's distal pulse, motor function, and sensation are intact.
D) None of the above

D

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