The Nurse Is Examining a Chest Drainage System on a Patient

The nurse is examining a chest drainage system on a patient with a pneumothorax and notes the water level in the water seal chamber fluctuating with each of the patient's respirations.What should the nurse do?

A) Clamp the tubing and call for help.
B) Have the patient take a deep breath.
C) Examine the entire system and tubing for leaks.
D) No action is necessary; this is an expected finding.

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