[Verified Answer]: FLAG The nurse is caring for the client…

FLAG The nurse is caring for the client following the placement of a chest tube for a hemothorax. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply. Monitor drainage every 30 min for the first hour. Ensure that all chest tube connections are securely attached. Ensure there is continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber. Strip the drainage tubing to ensure it is patent. Palpate the chest tube insertion site for subcutaneous emphysema. Place two rubber-tipped hemostats in the client’s room. Place the client in high-Fowler’s position.