Multiple Choice
A patient comes to the ICU after undergoing a penetrating trauma to his chest. The object is a long stick off a tree and is still present. The patient's vital signs include a blood pressure of 98/50, a heart rate of 118 and respiratory rate of 20. Which action would the nurse follow as the best course of action?
A) Remove the object and hold pressure for 25 minutes.
B) Do not remove the object.
C) Cut off the end of the stick.
D) Slightly move the object to the side to avoid interference with the tubes and wires.
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