You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle collision. A 19-year-old female patient is bleeding heavily from a wound to her lower leg. You are unable to control the bleeding with direct pressure. You should:
A) apply pressure to the femoral artery pressure point.
B) elevate the injured leg to a 90-degree angle.
C) ask another responder to try holding pressure to stop the bleeding.
D) apply a tourniquet.
D
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