When Preparing a Chest Tube Drainage System for Use on a Patient,what

question 25

Multiple Choice

When preparing a chest tube drainage system for use on a patient,what should the respiratory care practitioner do to the water seal chamber of the drainage system?

• A)Fill the chamber with water to the 20 cm H₂O line
• B)Fill the chamber with water to the 2 cm H₂O line
• C)Attach the tubing that goes to the chest tube to the water seal chamber
• D)Adjust the suction pressure at the wall outlet to full vacuum

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