You are approaching a 16-year-old male with bright red spurting blood coming from his leg.He is screaming,and he begs you to help him.You should:

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The top priority in this situation is to control the bleeding to prevent further loss of blood and potential shock. This can be done by applying direct pressure to the wound and elevating the leg if possible. Once the bleeding is under control, other assessments and treatments can be initiated.

You Are Approaching a 16-Year-Old Male with Bright Red Spurting