What does the expected role of the nurse include during chest tube removal?

A) Prepares an occlusive dressing.
B) Performs clipping of the sutures.
C) Provides support and assessment of the patient.
D) Removes the chest tube firmly and quickly.

The nurse supports the patient physically and emotionally while the physician or an advanced practice nurse (APN)removes the dressing and clips the sutures.A physician or an APN prepares an occlusive dressing of petroleum gauze on a pressure dressing,sets it aside on a sterile field,and applies sterile gloves;removes the dressing and clips the sutures;and pulls out the chest tube.