After pulmonary surgery, the patient returns to the critical care unit with a left pleural chest tube in place connected to a disposable three-chamber unit that is connected to suction at negative 20 cm H2O
What must the nurse ensure so that the goal for chest tube placement is met?
A) The water-seal chamber has the amount of water defined by the manufacturer.
B) The suction control chamber has vigorous bubbling at all times.
C) The drainage unit is prepared using sterile water only.
D) Suction is applied between negative 10 and 20 cm H2O.
A
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