An appropriate technique is followed while providing care for a patient with chest tubes when the nurse:

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Lay excess tubing horizontally on mattress next to the patient.Secure with a rubber band and safety pin or the system's clamp.This prevents excess tubing from hanging over the edge of the mattress in a dependent loop.Drainage could collect in the loop and occlude the drainage system. Physician responsibility in chest tube placement includes covering the insertion site with sterile petroleum gauze,4 × 4 inch gauze,and a large dressing to form an occlusive dressing supported with an elastic bandage.Strip or milk chest tube only if indicated (this means compressing the tube to encourage clots to press through the tube).Stripping may cause complications because it creates excessive negative intrapleural pressure.Check agency policy.Monitor vital signs,SaO₂,and insertion site every 15 minutes for the first 2 hours.

An Appropriate Technique Is Followed While Providing Care for a Patient