Posted: July 25th, 2017

When caring for the a client with a pneumothorax, who has a chest tube in place, nurse Kate should plan to:

When caring for the a client with a pneumothorax, who has a chest tube in place, nurse Kate should plan to:

A. Administer cough suppressants at appropriate intervals as ordered
B. Empty and measure the drainage in the collection chamber each shift
C. Apply clamps below the insertion site when ever getting the client out of bed
D. Encourage coughing, deep breathing, and range of motion to the arm on the affected side