In a water-seal chest tube system, the fluid in the suction control chamber should:
A. Not bubble
B. Bubble vigorously
C. Continuously and gently bubble
D. Bubble at intermittent intervals
C
C. In the water system, observe for constant; gentle bubbling in the suction control chamber when it is connected to suction.
A. No bubbling may indicate a blockage.
B. In the water system, observe for constant, gentle bubbling in the suction control chamber when it is connected to suction. Vigorous bubbling indicates wall suction set higher than necessary.
D. In the water system, observe for constant, gentle bubbling in the suction control chamber when it is connected to suction. Intermittent bubbling may indicate a partial blockage.
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