Question

An 8-year-old male was bitten by a stray dog. He has a large laceration to the back of his left hand, which your partner covered with a sterile dressing and bandage. In addition to transporting the child to the hospital, you should:_______

Answer 1

Notify local law enforcement immediately.

An aggressive stray dog that bites unprovoked are one of the telltale signs that the dog could have rabies. Law enforcement will neutralize the dog to avoid further incidents