A nurse caring for a patient with a water seal type chest drainage that is on low suction assesses that there is constant bubbling in the suction container. The nurse should:
A) immediately turn the patient to the side of the insertion site.
B) check for air leaks in drainage system.
C) include findings in documentation.
D) clamp the chest tube and place the patient in high Fowler's position.

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Document findings. Constant bubbling in the suction chamber indicates that suction is on.

A Nurse Caring for a Patient with a Water Seal