While applying direct pressure to a large forearm laceration, the dressing become saturated with blood. What should be done next?
A. Remove the saturated dressings and apply a large trauma dressing.
B. Apply an ice pack over the original dressing.
C. Apply a tourniquet.
D. Apply additional dressing material over the top of the original dressing and bandage it in place.
Answer: D. Apply additional dressing material over the top of the original dressing and bandage it in place.
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