ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 IV Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube. The client asks why the fluid in the water-seal chamber rises and falls. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fluctuation in the water-seal chamber (
D) reflects normal intrapleural pressure changes with breathing. Full re-expansion (
A), high suction (
B), or air leaks (
C) have different signs.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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