A patient presents to the emergency department with brisk hemorrhage from a laceration on the lower leg. How should the nurse address the hemorrhage?

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The best initial intervention for a brisk hemorrhage from a laceration is to apply direct manual pressure on the wound. This will help to control the bleeding until the patient can be further assessed and appropriate interventions can be implemented. Taping ABD pads over the wound or packing ice directly on the wound are not effective interventions for controlling hemorrhage. A tourniquet should only be used as a last resort in extreme situations.

A Patient Presents to the Emergency Department with Brisk Hemorrhage