The nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube that has accidentally dislodged.Which of the following would be appropriate actions for the nurse to take? (Select all that apply. )
A)notify the physician
B)notify the client's family
C)cover the opening with a sterile dressing
D)cover the opening with petrolatum gauze
E)quickly reinsert the tube to prevent lung collapse
F)monitor for dyspnea

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Asessment for a client with a chest tube,if accidentally dislodged,should include covering the opening with petrolatum gauze,taping only three sides of the dressing to create a one-way valve in which air can exit,monitoring for dyspnea,and notifying the physician.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a Chest