A man has a large laceration across his lower abdominal wall and a loop of bowel is protruding from the wound. He is conscious and alert and there is minimal bleeding from the wound. You should:
Select one:
A. gently irrigate the exposed bowel with sterile saline and then cover the wound with a dry sterile dressing.
B. cover the bowel with a dry sterile dressing, elevate his lower extremities, and cover him with a blanket.
C. cover the exposed bowel with a moist sterile dressing and then secure it in place with a dry bandage.
D. make one attempt to replace the bowel back into the abdomen and then cover the wound with a sterile dressing.