A young male was riding a motorcycle when he lost control and was thrown from the vehicle. The patient is unresponsive and receiving positive pressure ventilation. The secondary assessment reveals bright blood flowing from an unrecognized femoral bleed. Initial management of this bleeding would include:
A) Application of a proximal tourniquet
B) Direct pressure with a dressing applied
C) Elevating the extremity and applying a cold compress
D) Placing a tourniquet distal to the injury if direct pressure fails to stop the bleed
B) Direct pressure with a dressing applied
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