nurse is caring for a client with a pneumo thorax who has a chest tube connected to a closed drainage system with suction. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? • Monitoring for the presence of bubbling in the suction chamber Increasing the amount of suction if drainage decreases • Observing the amount of fluid in the drainage tubing • Preparing for removal of chest tube system after 24 hours
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** Bubbling in the suction chamber is expected and indicates that the system is functioning properly. Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber, however, may indicate an air leak, which should be investigated. Show more…
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