Posted: September 22nd, 2017
The client admitted 2 days earlier with a lung resection accidentally pulls out the chest tube. Which action by the nurse indicates understanding of the management of chest tubes?
A. Order a chest x-ray
B. Reinsert the tube
C. Cover the insertion site with a Vaseline gauze
D. Call the doctor
Place an order in 3 easy steps. Takes less than 5 mins.