NCLEX Practice Test

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What should be done after covering the insertion site of a dislodged chest tube with a petroleum gauze?

Activate the emergency response system
Apply supplemental oxygen
Monitor blood pressure
Transport the patient immediately

The correct answer is: Apply supplemental oxygen

After covering the insertion site of a dislodged chest tube with petroleum gauze, applying supplemental oxygen is the most appropriate next step. This is because a dislodged chest tube can lead to a pneumothorax or hemothorax, causing respiratory distress and potential hypoxia. By providing supplemental oxygen, you can help support the patient's respiratory function while further interventions are being planned or implemented. The other options are important as well, but addressing the patient's oxygenation needs takes priority in this situation.