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. Notify a member of the clinical staff immediately
B. Offer the patient some tissues to mop up the blood
C. Offer to fill out the forms for the patient
D. Direct the patient to the patient restroom to clean up his arm
E. Ask the patient to have a seat in the reception area
Answer: A
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