Asked by Akakhel Zalmai on May 08, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a patient with a chest tube connected to water-seal drainage.The nurse may delegate which of the following tasks to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) ?
A) Changing the chest tube drainage system
B) Milking the chest tube
C) Measuring chest tube output
D) Turning and positioning the patient
Chest Tube Drainage
A procedure where a tube is inserted into the chest to remove air, fluid, or pus from the pleural space to aid breathing.
Nursing Assistive Personnel
Health care workers who provide basic patient care under the supervision of nursing staff, such as Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Administer and resolve issues within a chest tube drainage system, detecting leaks inclusive.
Verified Answer
JM
Jernej MarkovcMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The NAP may turn and position the patient as long as the nurse ensures that the NAP understands how to manipulate the tubing safely and what signs and symptoms should be reported immediately.Care of the chest tube,including milking the tube if ordered,measuring chest tube output,and changing the chest tube drainage system,should never be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel.
Learning Objectives
- Administer and resolve issues within a chest tube drainage system, detecting leaks inclusive.