A Client Diagnosed with a Hemothorax Has Had a Chest

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with a hemothorax has had a chest tube inserted and attached to a portable water-seal drainage system. Which of the following interventions would be inappropriate for this client?

• A) Clamp the tubing when ambulating.
• B) Date and mark the amount of drainage in the collection chamber every shift.
• C) Monitor the suction chamber for continuous bubbling.
• D) Watch the water-seal chamber for fluctuation.

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