A patient has just had a chest tube inserted to dry-seal suction drainage. Which of the following is a correct nursing intervention for maintenance?
1) Keep the head of the bed flat for 6 hours.
2) Avoid using mouth rinses or mouthwashes.
3) Provide the patient with a paper and pencil or letter board.
4) Drain condensation into the humidifier when it collects in the tubing.
ANS: 3
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