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A small amount of bubbling is seen in the water seal of a pleural drainage system when a client coughs. What should the nurse do?
A. Consider it a normal finding.
B. Check the system for leaks.
C. Clamp the chest tube.
D. Change the drainage system.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
A small amount of bubbling is a normal finding in the water seal of a pleural drainage system when a client coughs. It is only a problem to find continuous, excessive bubbling in the waterseal, which indicates a leak.Reduction of Risk Potential
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