Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
Which action should the nurse implement for the client with a hemothorax who has a right-sided chest tube with excessive bubbling in the water-seal compartment?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Excessive bubbling suggests an air leak or high suction; checking suction (A) is first. Clots (B), milking (C), and coughing (D) are secondary or inappropriate.