The nurse is assigned to assist the primary health care provider (PHCP) with the removal of a chest tube. Which interventions should the nurse anticipate performing during this process? Select all that apply.
1. Reinforce instructions to breathe deeply while the tube is removed. 2. Cover the site with an occlusive dressing after the tube is removed. 3. Clamp the chest tube near the insertion site just before the removal. 4. Raise the drainage system to the level of the chest tube insertion site. 5. Have the client perform the Valsalva maneuver as the chest tube is pulled out.
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