An otherwise healthy veterinary technician, Anna, is bitten by a 2-year-old mixed-breed dog, "Tow Tow,"while restraining him for a pedicure. The bite does not cause severe tissue damage, but the canine teethpenetrate her skin and she does bleed. Tow Tow is current on all of his vaccinations including rabies. Helives primarily in the backyard of his owner's suburban home. What is the best, first action Anna shouldtake following the bite?A Tell a coworker about it, but take no more action regarding the incident.B Wash the wound immediately with soap and water, then with povidone-iodine, and follow with athorough irrigation with water, then inform the veterinarian or office manager.C Ignore the bite until she has time to wash it, even though this may not be for a few hours. Once there istime, also inform the veterinarian or office manager.D Wait until she gets home and clean the wound, without notifying the veterinarian because she fears shewill be reprimanded.D

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