Answer: The first action the nurse should take application of a sterile gauze to the site.
Explanation: The air in the body will escape when the nurse takes this first action, and reduces a risk of the development of a tension pneumothorax. A tension pneumothorax should be treated immediately, due to pressure of chest increase. When this occurs, the heart doesn't get the right amount of blood due to the amount of blood being reduced.
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