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A) "Let's pack his right ear with gauze to stop the loss of fluid."
B) "Place manual, direct pressure over the injury to control bleeding."
C) "I need someone to check the clear fluid for glucose."
D) "Will someone administer supplemental oxygen to the patient?
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