The intensive care nurse is taking care of a confused patient who impulsively pulls out his chest tube. What is the first action the nurse should do to protect the chest tube site?
A) Place petroleum gauze dressing over the opening.
B) Take the vital signs and call the doctor.
C) Attempt to reinsert the chest tube.
D) Apply restraints to the patient.
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