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VATI ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the recovery room is assessing a client who has a new chest tube. The nurse finds that the water seal is no longer tidaling. The nurse should identify the finding as resulting from which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: The tubing may be kinked. When the water seal in the chest tube system is no longer tidaling, it indicates that there is an obstruction or blockage in the tubing. A kink in the tubing can disrupt the water seal, preventing the normal fluctuation of water levels. This can impede proper drainage and lead to complications. Checking for kinks and ensuring the tubing is straight and unobstructed is crucial to maintain the functionality of the chest tube system.
Incorrect answer choices:
A: An air leak noted at the insertion site - While an air leak can be a concern with chest tubes, it would not directly cause the water seal to stop tidaling.
C: Water needs to be added to the suction-control chamber - Adding water to the suction-control chamber is not the solution when the water seal is not tidaling.
D: The suction is set too low - If the suction was too low, it would not directly affect the water
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