While the LPN is bathing a client with a chest tube, the tube is accidentally pulled out. What is the first priority for the LPN?
Obtain a sterile dressing for the chest tube site.
Discard the contaminated chest tube.
Provide the client with supplemental oxygen.
Attempt to re-insert the chest tube.
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