A client is being discharged after treatment for a bronchopleural fistula. Important self-care measures the nurse should teach include
A) improving the client's nutrition.
B) management of the chest tube system.
C) preventing a recurrence.
D) smoking cessation resources.

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Because these fistulas are slow to heal, clients may be sent home with closed-chest drainage systems. Teaching the client how to manage the chest tubes and drainage apparatus and what to report are important self-care measures.

A Client Is Being Discharged After Treatment for a Bronchopleural