A nurse is caring for a patient with a pneumothorax and a newly placed right-sided anterior chest tube connected to dry suction. The nurse notes bubbles in the middle chamber. What should the nurse should conclude?
1. This is expected with a pneumothorax and will not be seen once the pneumothorax has resolved.
2. This indicates an air leak; the nurse should examine and secure all connections with tape.
3. This indicates a malfunction in the suction setup; the nurse should stop the suction and notify the physician.
4. This is expected with all chest tubes and indicates that the suction is functioning properly.
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