When a client is admitted to the ED with a sucking chest wound, the nurse initially would
A) cover the wound with whatever is available.
B) leave the wound open.
C) notify the physician.
D) obtain a sterile gauze petroleum dressing to cover the wound.

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When an open sucking chest wound is detected, emergency intervention includes immediately covering the wound securely with anything available. The nurse should not waste time looking for a sterile gauze petroleum dressing if it is not immediately available.

When a Client Is Admitted to the ED with a Sucking