The student is caring for a client who has a chest tube. What action by the student requires the faculty to intervene?

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Chest tubes should never be milked or stripped because this action generates high negative pressure that can damage tissue. Keeping the drainage system below the level of the client's chest, looping the extension tubing on the bed, and changing the insertion site dressing daily are all appropriate.

The Student Is Caring for a Client Who Has a Chest