Your patient had severe bleeding from a laceration to the wrist. You have applied a pressure dressing, and the bleeding appears to have stopped. You should:
A) apply a tourniquet.
B) apply a second pressure dressing.
C) have the patient sign a release form and discontinue care.
D) prepare the patient for transport.
D
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