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    ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Proctored Exam 3

    A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a chest tube set to continuous suction to relieve a pneumothorax. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Incorrect. Placing the client in a supine position may impede drainage and is not recommended for a client with a chest tube. B. Correct. Ensuring that the chest tube drainage system is kept below the level of the client's chest allows for proper drainage of fluid and prevents backflow of drainage into the client's chest. C. Incorrect. The collection chamber should be emptied as needed to prevent overfilling, which could obstruct drainage. D. Incorrect. Clamping the chest tube is not indicated for a client with a chest tube set to continuous suction, as it would interfere with the function of the drainage system.

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