What should the nurse do to establish a two-chamber waterless chest tube system?
a. Add sterile water to the suction chamber
b. Add sterile solution to the water seal
c. Set the float ball to the correct drainage pressure
d. Connect directly to the chest tube and add nothing
D
The waterless two-chamber system is ready for connecting to the patient's chest tube after the wrappers have been opened. The waterless system's principles are similar to those of the water-seal system, except that fluid is not required for setup. Because water is not used, accidentally tipping over the system does not compromise the patient's condition. The suction chamber does not depend on water. Instead, it contains a float ball, which is set by a suction control dial after the suction source is turned on.
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a. 1–2 hours. b. 2–4 hours. c. 4–6 hours. d. 6–8 hours.
Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate for a client with heart failure?
A. Ineffective tissue perfusion related to decreased peripheral blood flow secondary to decreased cardiac output. B. Activity intolerance related to increased cardiac output. C. Decreased cardiac output related to structural and functional changes. D. Impaired gas exchange related to decreased sympathetic nervous system activity.
Benadryl 25 mg IV every 6 hours is ordered postoperatively for itching. The medication is available in a 25-mg/mL concentration. How many milliliters of Benadryl would the nurse administer with each dose? ______
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