Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
The nurse is precepting a student nurse on the medical-surgical unit who is caring for a client with a T-tube. Which statement by the student nurse regarding the care of the tube indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Clamping the T-tube during nausea or vomiting risks pressure buildup; it should be reported instead. Other statements are correct.