NCLEX Practice Test RN Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube. Which observation requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lying on the affected side can compress the chest tube, obstructing drainage and risking pneumothorax or tension pneumothorax, requiring immediate repositioning. Continuous bubbling in the water seal is expected initially, and the other findings are appropriate.
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