Medical Science · Medicine
A 55-year-old patient being treated for pneumothorax accidentally dislodges the chest tube drainage setup while shifting position in bed. Which immediate nursing action should be taken to prevent air from being sucked back into the pleural space?
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- 1Turn up the suction level on the drainage system and monitor
- 2Cover the insertion site with an airtight, sterile occlusive dressing✓
- 3Immerse the exposed tube end into a sterile bottle containing saline
- 4Seal the chest tube by clamping it and notify the clinician
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Cover the insertion site with an airtight, sterile occlusive dressing
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