A 56-year-old man has amputated his hand during a carpentry accident. Care for this patient should include:
A. transporting the amputated part in a different vehicle, so as not to upset the patient.
B. wrapping the amputated hand in a sterile dressing, placing it in a plastic bag, and keeping it cool during transport.
C. calling for a social worker to meet you at the hospital, to help the patient adjust to having one hand.
D. placing the amputated hand directly on ice.
Answer: B
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