A preceptor nurse observes a new graduate nurse "stripping" the water seal chest drainage tubing. The preceptor would correctly state which of the following to the graduate nurse? "Stripping the tubing:

A preceptor nurse observes a new graduate nurse "stripping" the water seal chest drainage tubing. The preceptor would correctly state which of the following to the graduate nurse? "Stripping the tubing:



a. Is used to help improve drainage of fluid."


b. Can dangerously increase negative intra-pleural pressure."


c. Should be performed with gloves and petroleum gauze."


d. Can be prevented by proper positioning of drainage tubing."



Answer: b. Can dangerously increase negative intra-pleural pressure."


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