[Expert Solution]: A client with lung cancer has a chest tube…

A client with lung cancer has a chest tube placed after a thoracotomy and lobectomy. Which action by the student nurse requires intervention by the nurse preceptor? Confirming placement with appropriate imaging Waiting until the unit is almost full before emptying, then documenting the amount and quality of drainage Assessing pain, offering analgesia, and encouraging deep breathing Elevating the drainage unit to ensure visibility and frequent assessment for bubbling or tidaling in the chambers