A Patient with a Chest Drainage System Is Admitted to the Respiratory

question 38

Multiple Choice

A patient with a chest drainage system is admitted to the respiratory unit.The nurse notes vigorous bubbling in the water seal chamber of the system.What should the nurse do?

• A) Lower the level of suction.
• B) Ask the patient to cough forcefully.
• C) No action is necessary; this is an expected finding.
• D) Examine the entire system and tubing for air leaks.

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