. Bailey is manning the reception desk this afternoon. A patient arrives and is bleeding heavily from a wound on his arm. He looks as though he is about to pass out. What should Bailey do?
A. Ask the patient to have a seat in the reception area
B. Offer to fill out the forms for the patient
C. Notify a member of the clinical staff immediately
D. Offer the patient some tissues to mop up the blood
E. Direct the patient to the patient restroom to clean up his arm
C. Notify a member of the clinical staff immediately
The patient should not remain in the main reception area. Inform a member of the clinical staff immediately.
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