A 44-year-old male sustained a laceration to his left ear during a minor car accident. Your assessment reveals minimal bleeding. Appropriate care for this injury includes:
A. padding between the ear and the scalp.=
B. covering the wound with a moist dressing.
C. applying a tight pressure dressing.
D. packing the ear with sterile gauze pads.
Answer: A. padding between the ear and the scalp.=
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