ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question

The nurse is assessing the client with a pneumothorax who has a closed-chest drainage system. Which data indicate the client's condition is stable?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Fluctuation in the water-seal compartment indicates a patent system, a sign of stability in pneumothorax.

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