Question

A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube . the client asks why the fluid in the water seal chamber rises and falls. which of the following statements should the nurse make ?

A-this means your lung is fully re-expanded
B-your breathing pattern causes this C-suction pressure that is too high causes this D-this indicates a possible air leak

Answer 1

B. When you inhale the water-tube chamber should rise and when you exhale it should fall. Both high suction pressure and possible air leak would cause bubbling except high suction should cause an more intense bubbling