Progressive Care Nursing PCCN Exam Prep

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A nurse is monitoring a client's chest tube drainage system. The following findings are not a cause of concern except:

Intermittent bubbling in the water seal
Gentle bubbling in the suction control chamber
Continuous bubbling during inspiration and expiration in the water seal chamber
The water in the water seal bottle moves up as the client inhales and moves down as the client exhales

Explanation

Answer - C - Continuous bubbling during inspiration and expiration in the water seal indicates a possible air leak. The other findings are normal.

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