Bleeding from soft-tissue injuries to the face is MOST effectively controlled with:
A. digital pressure to an adjacent pulse point.
B. ice packs and elevation of the patient's head.
C. pressure dressings and chemical ice packs.
D. direct pressure using dry, sterile dressings.
Answer: D. direct pressure using dry, sterile dressings.
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