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ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions Correct Answers Questions
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A nurse is assessing a client who has a chest tube connected to a closed water-seal drainage system. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Constant bubbling in the water seal chamber. Constant bubbling in the water seal chamber indicates an air leak in the chest tube system, which can lead to lung collapse or pneumothorax. This finding should be reported to the provider immediately for further evaluation and intervention. Intermittent bubbling in the suction chamber (choice
B) is expected and indicates that the suction is working properly. Clear drainage of 50 mL over 8 hours (choice
C) is within normal limits and does not require immediate reporting. Mild pain at the insertion site (choice
D) is common after a chest tube insertion and can be managed with pain medication.
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