Multiple Choice
A patient with a water-sealed chest tube unit is connected to suction.Patient care is correct if the nurse takes which action?
A) Monitors the bubbling of sterile water in the water-seal chamber.
B) Strips the tube every 2 hours for 15 seconds to prevent clots.
C) Clamps the chest tube when transporting the patient.
D) Keeps two toothed clamps at the bedside for an emergency.
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