After you apply an occlusive dressing to a sucking chest wound, your patient's breathing becomes more labored and shallow, she becomes anxious, and her heart rate increases. Also, her skin is becoming mottled and sweaty. You should:
A) lift a corner of the occlusive dressing.
B) insert a needle into her chest.
C) apply firm direct pressure over the top of the occlusive dressing.
D) replace the occlusive dressing with a thick, absorbent dressing.
A
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