You Are Caring for a Client Status Post Lung Resection

question 5

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a client status post lung resection. When assessing your client you find that the bubbling in the water-seal chamber for the chest tubes is more than you expected. What should you check when bubbling in the water-seal chamber is excessive?

• A) See if the chest tube is clogged.
• B) See if the wall suction unit has malfunctioned.
• C) See if a kink has developed in the tubing.
• D) See if there are leaks in the system.