What is the rationale for wrapping petroleum gauze around a chest tube insertion site?
1) Prevents air from leaking around the site
2) Prevents infection at the insertion site
3) Absorbs drainage from the insertion site
4) Protects the tube from becoming dislodged
ANS: 1
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