A young male patient has been involved in a motor vehicle accident. As an unrestrained driver, his head went through the driver's side window; in the process a portion of his ear was severed. Blood is now coming from the remaining portion of his left ear. In overseeing the care of this patient, which of the following would require corrective action?

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Rolled gauze in the ear canal would require corrective action as it can cause further damage to the ear and push any debris deeper into the ear canal. The loose dressing over the left ear and the severed ear wrapped in saline-soaked gauze are appropriate measures to control bleeding and protect the ear. Transport immobilized in a supine position is also appropriate for a patient with head and neck injuries.

A Young Male Patient Has Been Involved in a Motor