The LPN/LVN Is Caring for a Patient with a Chest

The LPN/LVN is caring for a patient with a chest tube. The nurse notes that the dressing over the insertion site is soiled. What is the most appropriate step for the nurse to take?

A) Change the dressing with sterile petroleum gauze and label the dressing with date and initials.
B) Cleanse the area after removing the old dressing and apply a sterile petroleum gauze over the site.
C) Reinforce the dressing and contact the HCP and assist with the changing of the dressing.
D) Apply the two padded clamps at the bedside and change the dressing using sterile technique.