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Chest Trauma

The male client who has right-sided chest tubes asks the UAP to help him go to the bathroom. Which situation warrants immediate intervention from the nurse?

ExplanationCorrect answer D: The chest tubes should never be clamped because it may lead to a tension pneumothorax. Ambulating the client safely facilitates lung ventilation. Drainage systems are portable and should be kept lower than the chest to promote drainage and prevent reflux. The chest tube system can function due to gravity; it does not have to be attached to suction.