Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of a pneumothorax who has a chest tube in place. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping the drainage system below chest level prevents fluid backflow into the chest. Clamping risks pneumothorax, stripping is outdated, and emptying is per protocol, not daily.
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