when caring for a patient who has had a specific type of surgical drain tube inserted post-thoracic surgery: an intercostal catheter (ICC). The ICC is connected to an underwater drainage system (UWSD), without suction. Please detail the nursing interventions and observations required to manage the ICC and UWSD in the first 24 hours post-insertion. a. Care of the intercostal catheter (ICC) and insertion site Nursing observations and intervention b. Care of the underwater seal drain (UWSD) system, including Nursing observations and intervention
[Answered]: when caring for a patient who has had a specific…
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