What is most important element in the chest drainage system

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1. What are the 3 compartments (chambers) that make up the drainage system? What purpose do they each serve?

2. What is the most important element in the chest drainage system?

3. What should be done if the Collection Chamber becomes filled?

4. What is tidaling?

5. What should the nurse do if the tubing disconnects inadvertently during patient positioning?

6. List six (6) actions the nurse may use in management of patient with a CDU.

7. What type of dressing is used to cover the surgical insertion site? Why?

8. True or False

______ The nurse would call the physician if there is no bubbling in the Water Seal Chamber.

______ The volume and height of water in the suction control chamber is what safely controls the amount of suction provided to the patient.

______ The nurse may close the blue clamp on the system if the patient is up in chair.

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