A client comes to the emergency department following an injury.The nurse implements appropriate first aid for the client when:

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If a client is bleeding,the nurse applies direct pressure and elevates the affected part.When a penetrating object is present,it is not removed.Removal could cause massive,uncontrolled bleeding.Vigorous cleaning can cause bleeding or further injury.Abrasions and minor lacerations should be rinsed with normal saline and lightly covered with a dressing.Puncture wounds are allowed to bleed to remove dirt and other contaminants.

A Client Comes to the Emergency Department Following an Injury