While Assessing a Client Who Is 12 Hours Postoperative After

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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