Asked by Kellan Maxwell on May 30, 2024
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The nurse is educating a student nurse on caring for a patient with a chest tube.The nurse knows that teaching has been effective when the student makes which statement?
A) "I should strip the drains on the chest tube every hour to promote drainage."
B) "If the chest tube becomes dislodged,the first thing I should do is notify the physician."
C) "I should clamp the chest tube when giving the patient a bed bath."
D) "I should report if I do not see continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber."
Chest Tube
is a medical device inserted into the pleural space to remove air, fluids, or pus, often used in treating conditions like pneumothorax or pleural effusion.
Bubbling
The production of bubbles in a liquid caused by processes such as boiling, fermentation, or chemical reactions.
Water-Seal Chamber
A part of a chest drain system that prevents air from re-entering the chest cavity while allowing air and fluids to escape from it.
- Apply proper techniques in managing patients with chest tubes and tracheostomies to prevent complications.
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SUNEESH ANTONYJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Correct care of a chest tube involves knowing normal and abnormal functioning of the tube.Bubbling in the water-seal chamber is expected.Stripping the drain requires a presecriber order.If the chest tube becomes dislodged,the nurse should immediately apply occlusive pressure over the insertion site.The chest tube should not be clamped unless necessary;if so,the length of time clamped would be minimal to reduce the risk of pneumothorax.
Learning Objectives
- Apply proper techniques in managing patients with chest tubes and tracheostomies to prevent complications.