The nurse is assessing a client who has a chest tube.Which assessment finding requires intervention by the nurse?

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Pain is the priority for the client.Bloody drainage may be normal,depending on the client's condition.Intermittent bubbling in the water seal indicates air escaping as the lung fully expands,and does not need to be addressed immediately.Tidaling often occurs with inspiration and expiration.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Has a Chest