While assessing a client who is 12 hours postoperative after a thoracotomy for lung cancer,a nurse notices that the lower chest tube is dislodged.Which action should the nurse take first?

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Immediately covering the insertion site helps prevent air from entering the pleural space and causing a pneumothorax.The area will not reseal quickly enough to prevent air from entering the chest.The nurse should not leave the client to obtain a suture kit.An occlusive dressing may cause a tension pneumothorax.The site should only be assessed after the insertion site is covered.The provider should be called to reinsert the chest tube or prescribe other treatment options.

While Assessing a Client Who Is 12 Hours Postoperative After