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A 21-year-old male was bitten on the left forearm by a dog. he is conscious and alert and denies any other injuries. an animal control officer is at the scene and has contained the dog. your assessment of the patient's arm reveals a large avulsion with a peeled back flap of skin. distal circulation is adequate and the patient is able to feel and move his fingers. in addition to bleeding control, you should:

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A 21-year-old male was bitten on the left forearm by a dog. He is conscious and alert and denies any other injuries. An animal control officer is at the scene and has contained the dog. Your assessment of the patient's arm reveals a large avulsion with a peeled back flap of skin. Distal circulation is adequate and the patient is able to feel and move his fingers. In addition to bleeding control, you should:- replace the avulsed flap to its original position.
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