A client who has had thoracic surgery is admitted to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). What should the nurse do after the chest tube is attached to a disposable plastic waterseal drainage system?
1
Ensure the security of the connections from the client to the drainage unit.
2
Empty the drainage container and measure and record the amount once a day.
3
Verify that there is vigorous bubbling in the wet suction control compartment.
4
Check that the fluid level in the water seal compartment increases with expiration.