The nurse is attempting to control bleeding in a patient with a profusely bleeding scalp wound. The most effective initial treatment of bleeding is to:
a. elevate the head.
b. apply direct pressure.
c. apply an ice pack.
d. apply indirect pressure.
B
The most effective general treatment of bleeding is to apply direct pressure.
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