A 37-year-old male was hit by a trolley and his foot was almost severed. It is only connected by some skin and crushed bone. What should you do?
A) Because of the seriousness of the injury, wait for ALS before providing any care.
B) Apply a pressure dressing to control bleeding, stabilize the foot by splinting, apply oxygen, and transport as a priority patient.
C) Immediately apply a tourniquet to control bleeding.
D) Complete the amputation. It will make the injury much easier to handle.
B
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