A Patient with a Water-Sealed Chest Tube Unit Is Connected

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient with a water-sealed chest tube unit is connected to suction.Patient care is correct if the nurse takes which action?

• A) Monitors the bubbling of sterile water in the water-seal chamber.
• B) Strips the tube every 2 hours for 15 seconds to prevent clots.
• C) Clamps the chest tube when transporting the patient.
• D) Keeps two toothed clamps at the bedside for an emergency.

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Definitions:

Associated Symptoms

Symptoms that appear alongside the primary condition or disease, indicating a related or underlying issue.

Emergent

Referring to a situation or condition requiring immediate attention or intervention to prevent serious harm.

Triage

The process of determining the priority of patients' treatments based on the severity of their condition.

Complete Health History

A comprehensive record of a patient's medical background including diseases, surgeries, and family medical history.