Which is the priority nursing action for a child who presents in the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident with a sucking wound of the chest?
1. Placing the child in a Trendelenburg position
2. Beginning rescue breathing for the child
3. Beginning cardiac resuscitation for the child
4. Covering the child's wound with an air occlusive dressing
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Explanation:
1. This would not be the appropriate response to a sucking chest wound.
2. The child is conscious. Rescue breathing is not appropriate at this time.
3. There is no need for cardiac resuscitation at this time.
4. This prevents more air from entering the chest and is appropriate.
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