Which is the most appropriate course of action


Question: A 16-year-old boy with a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus presents to the clinic and reports a dog bite wound on his right anterior forearm. He explains that he was playing with his German Shepard and the dog bit his arm causing it to bleed. The dog is healthy and up-to-date with all its immunizations. On exam, there is a small 0.4 cm × 0.4 cm × 0.3 cm full-thickness wound without nonviable tissue present. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action? Culture the wound Prescribe amoxicillin-clavulanate Prescribe clindamycin Suture the wound closed

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