A nurse is caring for a patient with a chest tube following…
A nurse is caring for a patient with a chest tube following a pneumothorax. Upon assessment, the nurse notes that there is no drainage in the collection chamber and the water seal chamber is not fluctuating with breathing. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
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A patient presents to the emergency department with a moderate epistaxis (nosebleed) that has lasted for over 30 minutes. The nurse notes that the patient has a history of hypertension and takes aspirin daily. Which of the following actions is the priority for the nurse to take to manage this patient’s condition?
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