Clamp the chest tubes when suctioning action is most appropriate for the nurse to implement.
Which should the nurse do when caring for a client with a chest tube attached to a chest drainage system?
- Never lift drain above chest level
- Never lift drain above chest level.
- The unit and all tubing should be below patient's chest level to facilitate drainage.
- Tubing should have no kinks or obstructions that may inhibit drainage.
- Ensure all connections between chest tubes and drainage unit are tight and secure.
What steps should you take to ensure that chest tube drainage system is functioning properly?
- Apply pressure to the area where the chest tube will be inserted as soon as possible, then cover the area with sterile gauze or a sterile Jelonet gauze and dry dressing to ensure a tight seal.
- When the patient exhales, clothe them. Call a code if the patient experiences respiratory distress.
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