Under which of the following conditions would external bleeding be LEAST difficult to control?

A. Lacerated antecubital vein and a BP of 130/70 mm Hg
B. Lacerated carotid artery and a BP of 140/90 mm Hg
C. Lacerated femoral vein and a BP of 88/60 mm Hg
D. Lacerated brachial artery and a BP of 84/56 mm Hg


Answer: C. Lacerated femoral vein and a BP of 88/60 mm Hg

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