A client diagnosed with a hemothorax has had a chest tube inserted and attached to a portable water-seal drainage system. Which of the following interventions would be inappropriate for this client?
1. Clamp the tubing when ambulating.
2. Date and mark the amount of drainage in the collection chamber every shift.
3. Monitor the suction chamber for continuous bubbling.
4. Watch the water-seal chamber for fluctuation.
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The chest tube should not be clamped or raised above the chest when ambulating. All other options are appropriate.
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