Your patient is a 33-year-old man who has a gunshot wound to his right leg and has active,steady,dark red bleeding.He is awake,pale,and diaphoretic.He has a strong radial pulse of 112 per minute,a respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute,and a blood pressure of 122/82 mmHg.He has no other injuries or complaints.Which of the following is the BEST sequence of steps in the management of this patient?

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Direct pressure is the first and most immediate step in controlling bleeding, followed by providing high-concentration oxygen to support oxygenation, and finally, splinting the leg to prevent further injury and reduce pain.

Your Patient Is a 33-Year-Old Man Who Has a Gunshot