A patient comes to the emergency department with a sucking chest wound.Which one of the following types of dressing should the nurse apply to begin the process of lung reinflation?
A) Petroleum dressing covered with an airtight bandage
B) No dressing at all
C) Pillow weighted down with a sandbag
D) Air-occlusive dressing taped on three sides (vented dressing)
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