Primary treatment in the prehospital setting for an abrasion involves:

A) administering a narcotic analgesic.
B) applying an antibiotic ointment or cream.
C) covering it lightly with a sterile dressing.
D) thoroughly cleaning it to prevent infection

Answer: C) covering it lightly with a sterile dressing.

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