Which of the following is NOT typically a reason to apply direct pressure to a wound?

Applying direct pressure to a wound is primarily aimed at controlling bleeding and stabilizing the injury. When direct pressure is applied, it helps to constrict blood vessels and allows for clot formation, which is crucial in managing severe bleeding.

While stabilizing the injury can involve keeping the wound from moving and applying pressure, cleaning a wound is not a primary reason for direct pressure. Cleaning a wound typically involves rinsing it with saline or water and using antiseptics, rather than applying pressure, which could interfere with the healing process or worsen the injury by introducing pathogens.

Preventing shock is often a secondary benefit of controlling bleeding through direct pressure; however, direct pressure itself is not directly aimed at preventing shock but is a critical part of first aid in maintaining blood circulation and preventing further complications. Hence, cleaning the wound is the option that does not align with the common reasons for applying direct pressure.