Exam 11: Oxygenation

The nurse is caring for a client who had a chest tube inserted 48 hours ago.During the first AM assessment,the nurse noted there was intermittent bubbling of the water in the water-seal chamber.When assessing the client 2 hours later,the nurse notes that the water is now continuously bubbling.Which is the nurse's priority action at this time?

The nurse is assisting a client in obtaining a sputum specimen.After a deep cough,the client produces approximately 1/2 tsp of sputum.Which is the nurse's next action?

The nurse observes a client using the incentive spirometer and s that further instruction is required when the client performs which action?