A middle-aged man has been stabbed in the abdomen. He is responsive and is breathing adequately. His skin is pale and sweaty, and he is complaining of thirst. You see blood running down his side onto the ground beneath him. As you get close you see a large wound just above his navel, and there is part of an organ protruding from the wound.Which of the following should you do?

ABDOMINAL STATION

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	Cover the protruding organs with a moist sterile dressing
B	Cover the patient with a dry dressing or towel to maintain warmth
C	Remove clothing from around the wound
D	All of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The intestines were most commonly impacted by penetrating trauma (70.1% of cases), followed by the liver and spleen (19.4% and 17.9%, respectively).

Detailed explanation-2: -Medicines: Antibiotics help prevent or treat a bacterial infection. A drain may be placed to remove extra blood or fluid from your abdomen. Embolization is a procedure to stop internal bleeding. Surgery may be needed to look for and repair bleeding or damaged organs.

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