A nurse is supervising a licensed practical nurse (PN) who is providing care to a client who is postoperative. Which of the following statements by the client requires the nurse to follow up with the PN?

A. Loop the tubing of the chest tube on the client’s bed:
Looping the tubing may create dependent loops that can trap drainage and prevent effective functioning of the chest tube. It can impede the drainage of air or fluid from the pleural space.

B. Strip the client’s chest tube every 2 hrs:
Stripping or milking the chest tube is an outdated practice. It can cause trauma to the tissue surrounding the chest tube and increase the risk of complications, including damage to the lung tissue or tubing.

C. Place the chest tube drainage system below the level of the client’s heart:
This is the correct action. Placing the chest tube drainage system below the level of the client's chest allows gravity to assist with drainage and prevents backflow or accumulation of fluids within the chest tube.

D. Tape the connections on the client’s chest tube:
Taping the connections on the chest tube is not recommended. It is important to keep connections secure, but taping can make it difficult to quickly identify and address any issues with the chest tube system during monitoring and assessment.

A. “I have not received any of my medications today.”
The statement "I have not received any of my medications today" requires follow-up from the nurse because it indicates a potential issue with the client's medication administration. It's important to ensure that the client receives the prescribed medications in a timely manner.

B. “Do you know when I will be going home?”
This is a question about the discharge plan and does not indicate an immediate issue that requires follow-up.

C. “I do not know how to make the remote control work.”
While it's a statement about the client's understanding of the remote control, it is not an urgent matter that requires immediate attention.

D. “My dressing was changed earlier this morning.”
This statement indicates that a care task (dressing change) has been completed and does not suggest a problem that requires urgent follow-up.