Your Patient Has Attempted Suicide by Slitting His Wrists

Your patient has attempted suicide by slitting his wrists.You notice that he has run the knife across his wrist,perpendicular to the arm,and that the wound is rather deep.Which of the following statements is true regarding the likelihood for serious blood loss?

A) You should expect severe blood loss.
B) There is most likely tremendous internal blood loss.
C) Blood loss is probably not life-threatening.
D) A tourniquet will probably be necessary.