Compared to the bleeding from an open wound, bleeding from a closed wound:

A) is limited because the skin is unbroken.
B) generally requires surgical intervention.
C) is not significant enough to produce shock.
D) can usually be controlled with direct pressure.


Answer: A) is limited because the skin is unbroken.

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