A 59-year-old male has a partial amputation of his left arm, just proximal to the elbow. Bleeding has been controlled and you note that the arm is attached by only a few strands of tissue. You should:
A. cover the arm with a bulky dressing and carefully splint it.
B. splint the arm but do not cover it so you can assess for bleeding.
C. carefully detach the arm and wrap it in a moist sterile dressing.
D. immerse the arm, still attached, in a container of cool water.
Answer: A. cover the arm with a bulky dressing and carefully splint it.
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