External bleeding from an extremity can usually be controlled by a combination of:
A. direct pressure and elevation.
B. direct pressure and a tourniquet.
C. elevation and chemical ice packs.
D. elevation and pressure point control.
Answer: A. direct pressure and elevation.
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