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The Patient's Lower Chest Has Been Punctured with a Knife

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The patient's lower chest has been punctured with a knife that is still in place. What should the nurse's first action be?


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

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