While Assessing a Client Who Is 12 Hours Postoperative After

question 10

Multiple Choice

While assessing a client who is 12 hours postoperative after a thoracotomy for lung cancer,a nurse notices that the lower chest tube is dislodged.Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Assess for drainage from the site.
• B) Cover the insertion site with sterile gauze.
• C) Contact the provider and obtain a suture kit.
• D) Reinsert the tube using sterile technique.

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