While Cleaning a Window, the Glass Broke and a Sharp

question 9

Multiple Choice

While cleaning a window, the glass broke and a sharp piece sliced the groin of a 43-year-old man. Assessment shows him to have a large laceration to his left scrotum, with a testicle exposed and protruding through the sac. Blood is pouring from the laceration and the patient rates the pain as an 8/10. Which of the following should be done first?

• A) Apply direct pressure to the injury.
• B) Provide oxygen at 15 liters per minute.
• C) Call for advanced life support assistance.
• D) Cover the exposed testicle with moist dressing.

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