An intoxicated 19-year-old female has fallen through a large plate glass window. As you approach, you note her to be sitting up and holding her hand over a large laceration that is spurting bright red blood. In this situation, you would immediately:

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The immediate priority in this situation is to control the bleeding, so applying direct pressure to the laceration is the best choice. Providing high-concentration oxygen and treating for shock should also be done as soon as possible, but controlling the bleeding takes priority. Determining the carotid pulse and assessing the airway and breathing should be done after the bleeding is under control.

An Intoxicated 19-Year-Old Female Has Fallen Through a Large Plate