Question

Question 6: Multiple Choice – 10 points

The RN is caring for a post-op client who had a lobectomy for lung cancer. The client has a chest tube and a three- chamber water-seal drainage system connected to suction. Which occurrence would require intervention by the RN?

a. There is continuous bubbling in the suction control chamber.

b. The fluid in the chest tube fluctuates with inspiration and expiration.

c. The collection container contains 100mL of serosanguinous fluid.

d. There is continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber.

Response

Rationale

Answer 1

Answer is D.if there is contineous bubbling in water seal drainage which indicates that air lekage present in the chamber which need immediate attention otherwise air will enter into the lungs cause lung collapse.