Management of an open pneumothorax involves ______________.
A) administering low-flow oxygen
B) creating a two-way valve with a dressing
C) endotracheal intubuation
D) All of the above

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Endotracheal intubation is part of the management to secure the airway and ensure adequate ventilation. An open pneumothorax requires sealing the wound with a three-sided dressing to prevent air from entering the pleural space, not a two-way valve.

Management of an Open Pneumothorax Involves ______________