A Nurse Caring for a Patient with a Water Seal

question 26

Multiple Choice

A nurse caring for a patient with a water seal type chest drainage that is on low suction assesses that there is constant bubbling in the suction container. The nurse should:

• A) immediately turn the patient to the side of the insertion site.
• B) check for air leaks in drainage system.
• C) document findings.
• D) clamp the chest tube and place the patient in high Fowler's position.

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