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A Patient with a Chest Tube in Place Develops Swelling

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A patient with a chest tube in place develops swelling of the tissue surrounding the chest tube with crackling sensations also noted in the same area.What could be causing this and how is it treated?


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Directly Changing Behaviors

The process of intentionally modifying actions or reactions to achieve a specific goal or outcome, often using techniques like reinforcement or punishment.

Preparation Stage

A phase in behavior change models where individuals are getting ready to adopt new habits or abandon old ones.

Action Stage

A phase in the process of change where individuals actively implement strategies to alter a problematic behavior or condition.

Theory Of Planned Behavior

A psychological theory that predicts an individual's intention to engage in a behavior at a specific time and place, considering the attitude towards the behavior, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.

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