A patient had chest tube insertion for a pneumothorax. External suction was discontinued yesterday. This morning the nurse assesses tidaling in the water-seal chamber. What nursing action is indicated?
1. Collaborate with the healthcare provider regarding need to reinstitute the external suction.
2. Check the connections between the chest tube and the drainage system.
3. No action is necessary as this is an expected occurrence.
4. Have the patient cough forcefully.
Answer: 3
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