excessive bubbling in the water seal chamber b
fluctuation of water in the tube in the This soon after surgery an open chest drainage tube can have air suck through it back into the client's chest and collapse the lung
report the drainage changes to the treating clinician immediately
But larger volumes limit lung expansion
This is the primary concern for a patient with a chest tube drainage system
Vigorous bubbling can indicate wall suction is set too high and can cause faster evaporation, requiring water to be added
inspection, bubbling is more vigorous in the water seal chamber when the chest drain is connected to wall vacuum, indicating a greater flow of air out of the lung
Transcript Hi, and welcome to this video tutorial about chest tubes
A chest tube can help drain air, blood, or fluid from the pleural space, which is the space surrounding your lungs
The suction control chamber should have gentle bubbling
Which are the expected assessment findings? Select all that apply
All of these options are appropriate findings
Inserting a chest tube is called a chest tube thoracostomy
We reviewed their content and use your The client has a chest tube in place and the water seal chamber vigorous bubbling noted
Do nothing because it is an expected finding B
Tracheotomy
The nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube drainage system and notes constant bubbling in the water seal chamber
Drainage collection chamber: Do not empty the contents
The nurse observes continuous vigorous bubbling in the Question: A nurse is assisting with care of a client with a pneumothorax
The only place there should be continuous bubbling (but not vigorous bubbling) is in the suction control chamber; there is bubbling when the unit is turned on
Assess the chest tube drainage system: Ensure the system is upright and maintained below the client’s chest to prevent fluid from flowing back into the client’s chest
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The nurse is assessing the functioning of a chest tube drainage system in a client with hemothorax
A nurse has assisted a physician with the insertion of a