Experts/ace 1. apply pressure to the wound until bleeding slows. 2. clean the wound with lukewarm water and soap. 3. apply antibiotic cream to the wound. 4. cover the wound with a clean, dry bandage. how does the structure of this passage affect it meaning? a) it shows that all of the steps are of equal importance. b)it emphasizes that these are steps that must be completed in the order they are listed to be effective. c) it reveals how the steps should look in real life. d) it allows the reader to see which points are most important.