During chest tube removal, the expected role of the nurse includes:
A. Preparing an occlusive dressing
B. Clipping of the sutures
C. Support and assessment of the client
D. Removal of the chest tube firmly and quickly
C
C. Support client physically and emotionally while physician or APN removes dressing and clips sutures.
A. Physician or APN prepares an occlusive dressing of petroleum gauze on a pressure dressing and sets it aside on a sterile field and applies sterile gloves.
B. Physician or APN removes dressing and clips sutures.
D. Physician or APN quickly pulls out the chest tube.
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