In a first aid class, a nurse says, "To control bleeding, remember RED, which stands for Rest, Elevation, and Direct pressure." Which learning device is the nurse using?

A. an acronym
B. a shortcut
C. a linguistic trick
D. alliteration


Answer: A

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