A construction worker has a metal rod impaled in his right forearm. Assessment of the injury indicates heavy bleeding from around the impaled objet. What should you do first?
A. Apply direct pressure around the rod
B. Apply direct pressure on the rod to stabilize it.
C. Attempt once to remove the metal rod.
D. Place a tourniquet above the injury site.
Ans: A. Apply direct pressure around the rod
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