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Chest Trauma

Which action should the nurse implement for the client with a hemothorax and a right-sided chest tube who has excessive bubbling in the water seal compartment?

ExplanationCorrect answer A: The nurse should pinch the chest tube nearest the client to determine if the bubbling stops. If the bubbling stops, the air leak is within the client, which is an emergency. If the bubbling con- tinues, the air leak is in the system, which is not an emergency.