A hospital visitor cuts herself on the arm and is bleeding profusely.What should be the immediate treatment by the nurse?
A) Call any physician and immediately send the visitor to the emergency department.
B) Apply direct pressure to the arm with sterile dressing.
C) Take the visitor's blood pressure and pulse.
D) Immobilize the injured arm and send the visitor immediately to the emergency department.
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