The nurse is caring for a patient following a wedge resection. While the nurse is assessing the patient’s chest tube drainage system, constant bubbling is noted in the water seal chamber. This finding indicates which of the following problems? a) Tension pneumothorax b) Air leak c) Tidaling d) Increased drainage
The nurse is caring for a patient following a wedge resection. While the nurse is assessing the patient’s chest tube drainage system, constant bubbling is noted in the water seal chamber. This finding indicates which of the following problems?
a) Tension pneumothorax
b) Air leak
c) Tidaling
d) Increased drainage