Why would you never use a red cohesive (outer) bandage?

• A. It would peel off easily
• B. You won't be able to see if they're bleeding through the bandage
• C. It would cause the wound to bleed more
• D. It would be too expensive

Answer: (B)

Monitoring the wound is the key idea. You need to be able to tell if blood is seeping through the bandage to judge whether bleeding is continuing and require further care. A red outer bandage makes it harder to see blood that soaks through, so you could miss ongoing bleeding. The color doesn’t affect how the bandage protects the wound, how it sticks, or how much it costs, so those reasons aren’t what matter here. In practice, choose a wrap color that allows you to observe drainage or blood through the bandage so you can act promptly if needed.