While the chest tube is removed the nurse should instruct the patient to.. Exhale deeply

While the chest tube is removed the nurse should instruct the patient to:
a.    Exhale deeply
b.    Inhale deeply
c.    Lie at the abdomen
d.    Hyperextend the neck

Answer: A.
As the chest tube is removed the client should be instructed to exhale deeply and do valsalva maneuver. The client is placed in a semi-fowler’s position before the chest tube is removed.
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