After dressing a sucking chest wound, the nurse notes that the client is developing severe dyspnea, tachypnea, cyanosis, tachycardia, and asymmetrical chest movements. The nurse would
A) check the chest dressing for any air leakage.
B) insert an 18-gauge needle into the pleural space.
C) notify the physician.
D) remove the chest dressing.

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If a tension pneumothorax appears to be developing after the wound is sealed, the nurse should immediately unplug the seal to allow the air to escape.

After Dressing a Sucking Chest Wound, the Nurse Notes That