A patient has fallen through a large plate glass window. As you approach, you note the patient to be sitting up holding his hand over a large laceration that is spurting bright red blood. Which one of the following should you do immediately?
A) Provide oxygen at 15 liters per minute.
B) Assess the airway for patency.
C) Apply direct pressure to the laceration.
D) Determine the presence and rate of the pulse.
Answer: C
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