How should you respond to an amputation with bleeding in the field?

How should you respond to an amputation with bleeding in the field?

• A. Ignore bleeding and focus on pain
• B. Remove any clothing around the stump
• C. Administer oral antibiotics
• D. Control bleeding with direct pressure and apply a tourniquet if needed; preserve the amputated part in a clean container with cool water for transport if possible

Answer: (D)