Practice Question
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a closed-chest tube drainage system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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Correct Answer:
Replace the unit when the drainage chamber is full.
Rationale:
🔷 A full chamber may result in fluid backflow into the pleural space, increasing the risk of tension pneumothorax.
🔷 The drainage system must be replaced once it reaches the full indicator to maintain negative pressure.
🔷 Allowing the system to overflow can compromise system function and safety.
🔷 Monitoring output helps detect excessive bleeding or complications.
🔷 Nurses must always verify the drainage volume and replace units before malfunction occurs.
🔷 This step is part of standard closed-chest drainage system protocols to protect lung re-expansion.
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This question is from ATI LPN Adult Medical Surgical~2021 which contains 60 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4