Multiple Choice
A patient who has a right-sided chest tube after a thoracotomy has continuous bubbling in the suction-control chamber of the collection device. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A) Adjust the dial on the wall regulator.
B) Continue to monitor the collection device.
C) Document the presence of a large air leak.
D) Notify the surgeon of a possible pneumothorax.
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