A Patient Was Building a Bomb in His Garage When

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient was building a bomb in his garage when it accidentally detonated. Assessment findings from the rapid secondary assessment reveal intestine and a portion of the liver protruding from the right side of the abdomen. Proper care of this injury would include which of the following?

• A) Careful replacement of the organs back into the abdominal cavity
• B) Direct but gentle pressure applied to the exposed organs to hold them in place
• C) Application of a dry sterile dressing covered with an occlusive dressing taped on three sides
• D) Covering the exposed organs with a large sterile dressing soaked with sterile water

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