Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
The nurse would check for leaks in the chest tube and water seal system when:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber suggests a potential air leak in the system, which needs to be investigated. The water-seal chamber is designed to prevent backflow of air into the pleural space, and persistent bubbling typically indicates that air is escaping from the pleural cavity or there is a problem with the tubing or chest tube placement.