The patient's lower chest has been punctured with a knife that is still in place. The nurse should initially:
a. remove the knife.
b. apply an airtight dressing over the wound.
c. place the patient in a modified Trendelenburg position.
d. immobilize the knife with dressings and tape.
D
When the patient's lower chest has been punctured with the weapon still in place, the nurse should immobilize the weapon with dressings and tape.
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