You Observe Bright Red Drainage from a Patient's Chest Tubes

question 17

Multiple Choice

You observe bright red drainage from a patient's chest tubes.What should you do?

• A) Suction the person.
• B) Tell the nurse at once.
• C) Call the doctor.
• D) Ask the person to deep breathe and cough.

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