The patient is brought from a construction site to the emergency department with a pipe puncturing his abdomen.The pipe is still in place.The patient is triaged and is scheduled for the operating room.What should the nurse do while waiting for the surgeon?
A)Pull the pipe out in the direction of entry.
B)Push the pipe through to the other side,then out.
C)Leave the pipe in place.
D)Apply direct pressure to the insertion site of the pipe.

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If a puncture wound occurs from a penetrating object (e.g. ,knife,toy,building materials),do not remove the object.Removal of the object will cause more rapid blood loss and may damage underlying structures.Do not push or apply direct pressure to the insertion site,as this may cause more damage to internal organs.

The Patient Is Brought from a Construction Site to the Emergency