A female patient suffered a straddle injury (genitalia trauma) while trying to balance on top of a chain-link fence, after she fell with a leg on each side of the fence. At this time, you would:

A) Apply an ice pack wrapped in a towel to the genital area
B) Gently put sterile gauze dressings into the opening of the vaginal canal to stop the bleeding
C) Place a moist compress, such as a moist sanitary pad, over the injury to control the bleeding
D) Clean the area with sterile saline and apply direct pressure with a gloved hand while monitoring for ongoing bleeding


C) Place a moist compress, such as a moist sanitary pad, over the injury to control the bleeding

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