Exam 29: Caring for the Client With Chest Tube Drainage

The postoperative cardiac surgery client has an accumulation of fluid in the pleural space 2 weeks after surgery.Which term will the nurse use to explain this condition to the client and family?

When assisting the health care provider with removal of the chest tube,which instruction does the nurse provide to the client during this procedure?

During a chest tube insertion,which actions are appropriate for the nurse to complete?

When caring for a client with a chest tube in place,the nurse maintains safety by keeping which items at the client's bedside at all times?

The nurse is caring for a client who has a small pneumothorax and is capable of being ambulatory.Which prescription does the nurse anticipate when caring for this client?

The nurse is providing care to a client who may need a chest tube inserted during a surgical procedure.Which medications on the client's medication administration record (MAR)would cause the nurse to notify the health care provider prior to surgery?

The nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube in place.Which action by the nurse is appropriate in regards to monitoring intake and output?

Which task could the nurse safely delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?