A gang member was cut on the left side of the neck during a fight and is bleeding heavily from the wound. His airway is patent and his breathing is adequate. You should immediately:
A: cover the wound with an occlusive dressing and apply direct pressure.
B: apply a tight pressure dressing and secure it in place with tape.
C: perform a head-to-toe assessment to find and treat other injuries.
D: apply high-flow oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask at 15 L/min.
Answer: A: cover the wound with an occlusive dressing and apply direct pressure.
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