Chest Tube: Nursing Care

When caring for a patient with a chest tube, assess the collection device. Continuous bubbling is expected in the suction control chamber, but indicates an air leak in the water seal chamber!

When caring for a patient with a chest tube, assess the collection device. Continuous bubbling is expected in the suction control chamber, but indicates an air leak in the water seal chamber!

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