NCLEX PN Practice Tests Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a client involved in a motor vehicle collision who had a chest tube inserted to evacuate a pneumothorax caused by fractured ribs. Where would the nurse observe an air leak?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bubbling in the water seal chamber indicates an air leak from the lung or tubing. The suction control chamber bubbles with suction, and the collection chamber collects fluid, not air.
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