A patient with a chest drainage system is admitted to the respiratory unit.The nurse notes vigorous bubbling in the water seal chamber of the system.What should the nurse do?
A) Lower the level of suction.
B) Ask the patient to cough forcefully.
C) No action is necessary; this is an expected finding.
D) Examine the entire system and tubing for air leaks.
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