A Patient Has Had Part of His Right Thumb Amputated

Multiple Choice

A patient has had part of his right thumb amputated in an industrial accident. Coworkers have retrieved the thumb and wrapped it in a towel. The EMT demonstrates appropriate handling of the amputated part when he:

A) places the thumb in ice water.
B) keeps the thumb warm during transport.
C) places the thumb in sterile saline.
D) wraps it in a dry sterile dressing.