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Question 1 of 172

A client has a three-chamber closed chest tube system, and the water seal chamber rises with client inspiration. What action should the nurse take?

A. Continue to monitor the client.

B. Immediately notify the healthcare provider.

C. Reposition the client to the left side.

D. Clamp the chest tube near the water seal.

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Question 2 of 172

A client is 12 hours postoperative following colon resection. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan to reduce respiratory complications?

A. Use incentive spirometer every 4 hours while awake.

B. Initiate ambulation after discontinuing the NG tube.

C. Maintain a supine position with an abdominal binder.

D. Splint the incision to support coughing every 2 hours.

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Question 3 of 172

While caring for a client receiving positive-pressure mechanical ventilation, which intervention should the nurse NOT implement to prevent complications?

A. Elevate the head of the bed to at least 30°.

B. Verify the prescribed ventilator settings daily.

C. Administer pantoprazole as prescribed.

D. Reposition the endotracheal tube to the opposite side of the mouth daily.

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Question 4 of 172

When performing tracheostomy care, which intervention should the nurse implement?

A. Use aseptic technique.

B. Clean the inner cannula with mild soap and water.

C. Secure new tracheostomy ties before removing old ones.

D. Apply suction when inserting the catheter.

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Question 5 of 172

A client is 1 day postoperative following a lobectomy with a chest tube drainage system in place. Which finding by the nurse indicates a need for intervention?

A. Chest tube eyelets not visible

B. Continuous bubbling in the suction control chamber

C. Presence of tidal fluctuation in the water seal chamber

D. Development of subcutaneous emphysema

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