A Patient Comes to the Emergency Department with a Sucking

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient comes to the emergency department with a sucking chest wound.Which one of the following types of dressing should the nurse apply to begin the process of lung reinflation?

• A) Petroleum dressing covered with an airtight bandage
• B) No dressing at all
• C) Pillow weighted down with a sandbag
• D) Air-occlusive dressing taped on three sides (vented dressing)

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