by KAYBDT6

I was having this discussion with a friend, but we later agree to to these. Hope this will benefit all nurses student still in school or awaiting to take NCLEX. Is more or less like a study group. If you think you have any question you can thread and pple will respond with answer. Just thread in question with no answer to see what you have learn so far.



Absence of bubbling in the water seal compartment indicate what?

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the pleural space has sealed.

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either that the lung has re-expanded or there is an occlusion in the tubing...The water seal chamber should tidal, and if it bubbles that may indicate an air leak!

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Originally Posted by soon2bRN516

either that the lung has re-expanded or there is an occlusion in the tubing...The water seal chamber should tidal, and if it bubbles that may indicate an air leak!

Absence of water seal in the compartment indicate the lungs has RE-EXPANDED.

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What helps liquefy secretion?

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Originally Posted by KAYBDT6

What helps liquefy secretion?

guafenin, humidification, fluids

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Originally Posted by decartes

guafenin, humidification, fluids

I think you know it!!

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what is the most important priority for a pt who has popliteal bypass graft?

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Originally Posted by KAYBDT6

what is the most important priority for a pt who has popliteal bypass graft?

make sure that the legs remain straight or the pt in straight position....?? to prevent clot...

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Originally Posted by princezzzz

make sure that the legs remain straight or the pt in straight position....?? to prevent clot...

This a priority question NOT intervention!