Prometric, MOH, DHA, HAAD Questions

QUIZ

The Nurse is caring for a client who has had a chest tube inserted and connected to water seal drainage. The nurse determines the drainage system is functioning correctly when which of the following is observed:

1. Fluctuation  in the water seal chamber
2. Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber
3. Suction tubing is attached to a wall unit
4. Vesicular breath sounds throughout the lung fields

Ans: 2. Fluctuation  in the water seal chamber