Question

A client sustains a stab wound to the chest, and a chest tube is inserted. Later the client's chest tube appears to be obstructed. What would be the most appropriate nursing action?

Answer 1

Fluid fluctuation in water fluid chamber should be observed.To reduce the agitation of the client morphine should be prescribed.To reduce too much tension on the tube;thoracic binder should be applied.

In addtion, to sustain the presure in the tube to avoid a decline,the tube should be well secured.

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