Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a chest tube set to continuous suction to relieve a pneumothorax. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Keeping the device below the chest ensures proper drainage. Clamping risks tension pneumothorax, supine positioning is not ideal, and emptying frequency varies.