The nurse is preparing to assist the physician in the removal of a chest tube.Which item would the nurse anticipate being placed over the insertion site as soon as the chest tube is removed?

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First the petroleum gauze is placed over the wound to prevent any leakage of air.Gauze with Elastoplast would be used at the end of the dressing of the wound.Steri-Strips and 2 × 2-inch gauze with tincture of benzoin are not used during the removal of a chest tube.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Assist the Physician in the Removal