A client with lung cancer has a chest tube placed after a thoracotomy and lobect...

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A client with lung cancer has a chest tube placed after a thoracotomy and lobectomy. 

 Which action by the student nurse requires intervention by the nurse preceptor?

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Assessing pain, offering analgesia, and encouraging deep breathing

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Confirming placement with appropriate imaging

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Elevating the drainage unit to ensure visibility and frequent assessment for bubbling or tidaling in the chambers

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Waiting until the unit is almost full before emptying, then documenting the amount and quality of drainage

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