Which type of sterile dressing will be applied to the chest wall after removal of the patient's chest tube?

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An occlusive dressing must be applied to the chest tube site following removal to prevent entry of air into the chest cavity.Gauze impregnated with petroleum jelly is an example of an occlusive dressing.Dry gauze is not occlusive and will allow air into the chest cavity.Absorbent foam dressings are used to absorb large amounts of drainage from wounds and are not appropriate for chest tube sites.

Which Type of Sterile Dressing Will Be Applied to the Chest