You have been called for a male patient who has been shot. Assessment reveals an entrance wound to the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. You also locate an exit wound to the left upper back. Which one of the following should you do immediately?
A) Cover the abdominal wound with saline soaked gauze.
B) apply direct pressure to both wounds.
C) Auscultate the patient's breath sounds.
D) Apply an occlusive dressing to the entrance.
B
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