A patient was building a bomb in his garage when it accidentally detonated. Assessment findings from the rapid secondary assessment reveal part of the intestines and a portion of the liver protruding from the right side of the abdomen. Proper care of this injury would include:

A) Careful replacement of the organs back into the abdominal cavity
B) Direct but gentle pressure applied to the exposed organs to hold them in place
C) Application of a dry sterile dressing covered with an occlusive dressing taped on three sides
D) Covering the exposed organs with a large sterile dressing soaked with sterile water


D) Covering the exposed organs with a large sterile dressing soaked with sterile water

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