You have an 18-year-old woman who was hit in the arm by a softball. Upon inspection, you observe swelling and tenderness, but no deformity or crepitus. The patient has no external bleeding, but there is tissue discoloration. You suspect internal bleeding, and begin treatment which includes:

A) immobilization.
B) pain control.
C) controlling hemorrhage.
D) preventing introduction of contamination into the wound.

Answer: A

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