Question

The nurse is monitoring the chest tube drainage system in a client with a chest tube. the nurse notes intermittent bubbling in the water seal compartment. which is the most appropriate action?

Answer 1

Document the findings Intermittent bubbling is normal. It indicates that the system is accomplishing one of its purposes, removing air from the pleural space.

Observe whether the water-seal chamber occasionally bubbles. This bubbling happens regularly when the system is sucking the air out of the pleural cavity. Take a deep breath or ask the patient to cough if bubbling isn't immediately noticeable when breathing quietly.

A customer with a chest tube has the drainage system checked by the nurse. The nurse observes the water seal chamber occasionally bubble. The following nursing interventions are the most suitable: First, look for air leaks. 2. Write up the results. 3. Inform the medical professional. 4. Modify the drainage system for the chest tube.

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