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A Patient Arrives in the Emergency Department with a Sucking

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A patient arrives in the emergency department with a sucking wound to the left chest.What is the first action the nurse should take?


A) Place several layers of gauze dressing over the wound.
B) Place the patient in a supine position.
C) Cover the wound with an airtight dressing taped on three sides.
D) Turn the patient to the left side.

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