Your Patient Was Bitten on the Hand by a Wild

Multiple Choice

Your patient was bitten on the hand by a wild raccoon he tried to capture. Which of the following is the first step in management for this patient?

A) Irrigate the wound with sterile saline, dry the area around the wound, and apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment.
B) Clean the area with a povidone-iodine swab.
C) Clean the area with an isopropyl alcohol pad.
D) Wash the wound with soap and running water.