Identify a priority nursing action when wound evisceration occurs? Turn patient to prone position and stay with patient ensuring they stay calm. Have patient pour small amounts of water over wound and call doctor. Assess if contents can be safely pushed back into cavity and gently do so if able. Place saline soaked towel over extruding tissues.
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