A client has a chest drainage system.What should the nurse include when teaching the client about this system? Select all that apply.
A) Perform frequent coughing and deep-breathing exercises.
B) Sit up in a chair but do not walk while the drainage system is in place.
C) Get out of bed without assistance as much as possible.
D) Immediately notify the nurse if experiencing increased shortness of breath.
E) Make sure the collection device is above the level of the chest tube insertion site.

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Frequent coughing and deep-breathing exercises help prevent complications like pneumonia. Increased shortness of breath can indicate complications, so notifying the nurse is crucial.

A Client Has a Chest Drainage System