A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is 2 hr postoperative following a cardiac catheterization. The nurse observes blood on the child's dressing. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Apply intermittent pressure 2.5 cm (1 in) above the percutaneous skin site.

Apply continuous pressure 2.5 cm (1 in) above the percutaneous skin site.

Apply intermittent pressure 2.5 cm (1 in) below the percutaneous skin site.

Apply continuous pressure 2.5 cm (1 in) below the percutaneous skin site.