During your initial attempt to control severe external bleeding from an extremity, you should:
A. apply a tourniquet proximal to the wound.
B. digitally compress a proximal pressure point.
C. apply direct pressure with a sterile dressing.
D. apply a pressure dressing to the wound.
Ans: C. apply direct pressure with a sterile dressing.
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