Question

question 16
1 pts
you are providing care to a 24 - year - old male who sustained a large laceration to his left thigh after falling off his motorcycle. there is spurting blood from the wound. direct pressure will:
compress the sides of the wound and allow the bodys natural clotting mechanisms to work.
push the sides of the damaged blood vessel back together and allow for healing to occur.
compress the skin onto the damaged blood vessel and seal the wound.
activate the natural clotting factors in blood.

Explanation:

Answer:

A. compress the sides of the wound and allow the body's natural clotting mechanisms to work.