A 63-year-old diabetic woman presents with an open wound to her forearm that she experienced when she fell a week ago. She tells you that the wound has been draining purulent fluid, but has not been bleeding. The wound itself is red, inflamed, and warm to the touch. You should:

A) carefully irrigate the wound with sterile water for 5 minutes.
B) apply a moist, sterile dressing and transport to the hospital.
C) apply a dry, sterile dressing and transport her to the hospital.
D) apply a light coat of antibiotic ointment and cover the wound

Answer: C) apply a dry, sterile dressing and transport her to the hospital.