Asked by Candice Burnette on Jun 17, 2024
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What should the nurse do to establish a two-chamber waterless chest tube system?
A) Add sterile water to the suction chamber.
B) Add sterile solution to the water seal.
C) Set the float ball to the correct drainage pressure.
D) Connect directly to the chest tube and add nothing.
Suction Chamber
A component of medical devices that uses negative pressure to remove fluids or gases from a specific area, often found in suction units to clear airways or surgical sites.
- Recognize the steps for establishing a two-chamber waterless chest tube system.
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Stephanie BravoJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The waterless two-chamber system is ready for connecting to the patient's chest tube after the wrappers have been opened.The waterless system's principles are similar to those of the water-seal system,except that fluid is not required for setup.Because water is not used,accidentally tipping over the system does not compromise the patient's condition.The suction chamber does not depend on water.Instead,it contains a float ball,which is set by a suction control dial after the suction source is turned on.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the steps for establishing a two-chamber waterless chest tube system.