A construction worker has a metal rod impaled in his right forearm. Assessment of the injury indicates heavy bleeding from around the impaled object. What should you do first?

A) Apply direct pressure around the rod
B) Place a tourniquet above the injury site
C) Attempt once to remove the metal rod
D) Apply pressure on the rod to stabilize it


A) Apply direct pressure around the rod

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