A patient with thyroid cancer is at high risk for rupture of a carotid artery and has had a carotid artery stent placed. The nurse notices a trickle of blood from the surgical site. What is the first nursing action?
A) Application of a vascular clamp after digital pressure
B) Insertion of two large-bore intravenous lines
C) Constant digital pressure until reaching the operating room
D) Immediate notification of the surgeon and oncologist
C
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