Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question
Scenario/Extract:
John H is a 66-year-old man with a history of heavy smoking presented himself to the ER due to difficulty breathing of 2 years duration. Mr. H was also diagnosed with effusion of the right lung. He is now scheduled for chest tube insertion.
What is most likely occurring when persistent bubbling exist in the water seal chamber of a chest drainage device?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Persistent bubbling indicates an air leak, either in the system or from the lung.
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