Multiple Choice
The nurse notes persistent bubbling in the water seal chamber of a client's chest tube. What action by the nurse is best?
A) Assess the client's lung sounds.
B) Palpate the neck for crepitus.
C) Clamp the chest tube and reassess.
D) Check the system for an air leak.
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