The Patient with a Mediastinal Tube Placed 22 Hours Ago

question 1

Multiple Choice

The patient with a mediastinal tube placed 22 hours ago has produced 350 mL of drainage since insertion.Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?

• A) Notify the healthcare provider of excessive bleeding.
• B) Document the drainage output in the patient record.
• C) Place extra dressings and tape over the insertion site.
• D) Clamp the mediastinal tube once each shift.

---

Definitions:

Leeward Side

The side of an object or geographical feature that is sheltered from the wind, typically receiving less precipitation and wind.

Evaporation

The process by which water transforms from a liquid to a gas or vapor state, often occurring on the surface of bodies of water under the influence of the sun's heat.

Precipitation

Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Latitude

The measurement of distance north or south of the Equator, expressed in degrees.