A client recovering from thoracic surgery has a chest tube to water seal drainage. The family ambulates the client. What should the nurse teach the client and family at this time?
1. To cough while walking
2. To keep the collection device below the chest
3. To disconnect the collection device when ambulating
4. To walk with a pillow
Answer: 2
1. Ambulating will mobilize secretions, but the client can deep-breathe and cough when finished ambulating.
2. If the collection device is held at or higher than the chest, secretions will not flow out of the lung.
3. The collection device is never discontinued until the physician removes the chest tube.
4. The client should be taught to use a pillow to splint the wound during deep breathing and coughing.
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