Prior to your arrival on the scene of a motorcycle crash, an EMR contacts you via radio and reports that there is one patient who has an avulsion to her left arm. As a knowledgeable AEMT, you should anticipate which one of the following?
A) Loose flap of skin torn on her left arm
B) Long and deep laceration with moderate bleeding
C) Bruised skin with a portion of bone protruding
D) Torn skin with an underlying fracture
Answer: A
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