You are on the scene of a shooting. Your assessment reveals a 23-year-old male who has been shot twice. The first wound is to the left lower quadrant of the abdomen and is actively bleeding. The second wound is to the left lateral chest and bubbles every time the patient takes a breath. Your immediate action would be:

A) obtain a sterile dressing and cover the chest wound.
B) cover the chest wound with a gloved hand.
C) place direct pressure over the abdominal gunshot wound.
D) place the patient on high-concentration oxygen with a nonrebreather face mask.

B