A client has a chest tube. The nurse sees continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber. What does this indicate?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. An air leak in the system
- Step 1: Intermittent bubbling in the suction control chamber is normal. Step 2. Continuous bubbling in the water seal means air is escaping. Answer: an air leak. Why not the others: these have different signs.
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