A 38-year-old female was violently raped. The patient is conscious, upset, and actively bleeding from the vaginal canal. As an EMT, your best care would involve:

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C) Applying a bulky dressing and gentle pressure to the external genitalia is the correct approach. This method helps control bleeding without further invading the patient's privacy or potentially destroying forensic evidence. It's important to manage the patient's physical injuries while being mindful of the psychological trauma and the need for evidence preservation in cases of sexual assault.

A 38-Year-Old Female Was Violently Raped