When treating a deep laceration to the neck, bandaging should be applied over the pressure dressing by:
a. wrapping roller gauze loosely around the neck and then firmly through the opposite axilla.
b. wrapping the bandages around the neck securely enough to maintain pressure on the dressing.
c. wrapping roller gauze tightly around the neck and then firmly under the axilla on the same side.
d. taping the dressing firmly to the neck.
Answer: a
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