Your 18-year-old patient was involved in an altercation and has a puncture wound to his right mid-thorax. You should:

A) apply a moist dressing and seal on all four sides.
B) apply an occlusive dressing and seal on only three sides.
C) apply a moist dressing and seal on only three sides.
D) apply an occlusive dressing and seal on all four sides.


Answer: B

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