General care for an amputated body part includes
A. Immersing the amputated part in cold water to prevent further damage
B. thoroughly cleaning the amputated part and wrapping it in a sterile dressing.
C. wrapping the amputated part in a moist, sterile dressing and placing it on ice.
D. wrapping the amputated part in a moist, sterile dressing and keeping it warm.
Answer: C. wrapping the amputated part in a moist, sterile dressing and placing it on ice.
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