The nurse is preparing to assist with the removal of a chest tube that is a simple insertion without a purse-string suture.What materials should the nurse gather for this procedure?
A)An occlusive dressing
B)A 4 × 4 gauze
C)An adhesive gauze pad dressing
D)A non-adherent gauze dressing

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An occlusive dressing is necessary to prevent air from entering the pleural space once the chest tube is removed, which could lead to a pneumothorax.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Assist with the Removal of a Chest