The nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube. During report handoff, the incoming nurse notes that the fluid in the tube is moving up the tube with inspiration, and down the tube with expiration. Which of the following actions is most appropriate for the nurses in this situation?
A nurse is assessing a client with a chest tube. The nurse notes that the client once had a moderate amount of light yellow drainage coming out of the tube and the drainage is now red. Which action should the nurse perform in response?
A client has had a chest tube placed for 10 hours and the nurse is assessing the color of the drainage. Which color would be most concerning to the nurse?
The nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube. While assessing the tubing, the nurse notes a clot in the tubing. What action is appropriate in order to remove the clot from the tubing?
A nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube. He notes that the dressing around the client’s tube insertion site is wet and there is some crepitus with mild palpation. Which actions by the nurse are most appropriate in this situation? Select all that apply.
A 36-year-old client must have a chest tube placed after an injury from a motor vehicle accident. The nurse is preparing to assist the provider with a chest tube placement in the left lung. In which position should the nurse place the client?
The provider writes an order for a client to have a chest tube removed. Which of the following are appropriate reasons to discontinue a chest tube? Select all that apply.
A client has fluid in the pleural space and the nurse is preparing for a chest tube insertion. The nurse knows that the insertion site will be located at which of the following locations?
A nurse has just received report on 4 clients who all have chest tubes in place. Which client is the priority to see first?
While caring for a client who has a chest tube, the nurse takes measures to prevent a tension pneumothorax. Which of the following interventions would the nurse most likely employ?
