When a client is admitted to the ED with a sucking chest wound, the nurse initially would
a. cover the wound with whatever is available.
b. leave the wound open.
c. notify the physician.
d. obtain a sterile gauze petroleum dressing to cover the wound.
A
When an open sucking chest wound is detected, emergency intervention includes immediately covering the wound securely with anything available. The nurse should not waste time looking for a sterile gauze petroleum dressing if it is not immediately available.
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