During an active shooter event, a victim has a gunshot wound to the thigh with severe arterial bleeding. After applying a tourniquet, the bleeding has not stopped. What is the next correct action?
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A
Remove the tourniquet and reapply it closer to the wound
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B
Apply a second tourniquet proximal to the first one
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C
Apply direct pressure over the tourniquet
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D
Pack the wound with gauze and apply a pressure bandage