<u>Clamp the chest tubes when </u><u>suctioning</u><u> </u>action is most appropriate for the nurse to implement.
Which should the nurse do when caring for a client with a chest tube attached to a chest drainage system?
Never lift drain above chest level
Never lift drain above chest level.
The unit and all tubing should be below patient's chest level to facilitate drainage.
Tubing should have no kinks or obstructions that may inhibit drainage.
Ensure all connections between chest tubes and drainage unit are tight and secure.
What steps should you take to ensure that chest tube drainage system is functioning properly?
Apply pressure to the area where the chest tube will be inserted as soon as possible, then cover the area with sterile gauze or a sterile Jelonet gauze and dry dressing to ensure a tight seal.
When the patient exhales, clothe them. Call a code if the patient experiences respiratory distress.
