ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 III Questions
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A nurse is assessing a client who is 1 day postoperative following a lobectomy and has a chest tube drainage system in place. Which of the following findings by the nurse indicates a need for intervention?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Development of subcutaneous emphysema. This finding indicates air leak, which may lead to pneumothorax or compromise lung expansion. Subcutaneous emphysema is a serious complication post-lobectomy. The other options are not immediate concerns: B: Chest tube eyelets not visible is a documentation concern, C: Continuous bubbling in the suction control chamber is expected if the system is on suction, and D: Presence of tidal fluctuation in the water seal chamber indicates proper functioning of the system.
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