A client's chest tube has been accidentally dislodged while the client was being transferred from the bed to a stretcher. Which of the following should the nurse do to help this client?

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Covering the site with occlusive petroleum jelly gauze and tape to three sides will create a one-way valve, allowing air to escape while preventing air from entering the pleural space. Covering the site with tape on all four sides can create a tension pneumothorax. Covering the site with tape on two or one side will not be effective for preventing air from entering the pleural space.

A Client's Chest Tube Has Been Accidentally Dislodged While the Client