After undergoing a left thoracotomy, a client has a chest tube in place. When caring for this client, the nurse must:
a) report fluctuations in the water-seal chamber.
b) clamp the chest tube once every shift.
c) encourage coughing and deep breathing.
d) milk the chest tube every 2 hours.
Answer: c) encourage coughing and deep breathing.
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