A 26-year-old with hemophilia fell in his garage, cutting his arm on a nail protruding from a door frame. Emergency Medical Responders are on scene holding a blood soaked towel on his right forearm. He is alert and oriented with a pale complexion. They report the following vital signs: pulse 98, respirations 18, blood pressure 142/66, and SpO2 99% on room air. Your initial priority in caring for

this patient is:

A) providing supplemental oxygen.
B) immediate transport to the hospital.
C) replacing the towel with a sterile dressing.
D) stopping the bleeding.

D