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The Nurse Is Assigned to Care for a 20 Year

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The nurse is assigned to care for a 20 year old who has just had chest tubes inserted. An important nursing action is to:


A) Place a hemostat nearby in case of an air leak.
B) Check the chest tubes every 2 hours for air leaks.
C) Coil the tubes carefully to prevent kinking, which could result in an air leak.
D) Keep the client flat to avoid leaks in the tubing.

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