You have been called to a local dialysis center for a patient with a bleeding fistula on her right upper arm. Despite all care at the center, the site continues to bleed. Your best choice in the initial care of the patient would be:
A) To apply a constricting band above the fistula
B) To place a pressure dressing over the fistula
C) Lowering the patient's arm during transport
D) To allow site the bleed to wash bacteria from the fistula
B) To place a pressure dressing over the fistula
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