Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a new chest tube that is attached to closed chest water-seal drainage and suction. The nurse should report which of the following findings to the charge nurse?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber indicates a possible air leak, which is abnormal and requires immediate reporting to ensure the chest tube system is functioning correctly.