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The nurse caring for a patient with a disposable chest drainage system can promote effective tube function and patient safety by:

Answer Choices:

A. taping all connections within the system ✓ Correct Answer

B. turning on suction to 35 cm

C. keeping the system at the level of the patient's chest

D. looping the tubing between the mattress and the bed rail to minimize length

Correct Answer:

taping all connections within the system

Rationale:

📎Taping chest drainage connections ensures an airtight seal, preventing air leaks.

🔒An airtight system maintains negative pressure vital for continuous drainage.

📈Leaks can compromise lung re-expansion and increase the risk of pneumothorax recurrence.

🛡️Securing tubing protects against accidental disconnections and enhances patient safety.

📌Core Message

Taped connections are essential for effective and safe chest drainage.

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Category: LPN Nursing Exams
Subcategory: ATI Exams (LPN)
Domain: FUNDAMENTALS of Nursing (LPN ati)
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The nurse caring for a patient with a disposable chest drainage system can promote effective tube function and patient safety by:

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