Tutorial: BoardVitals NCLEX Prep RN * CLOSE Pati. Module: Quizzes Assignments Dashboard Quiz Performance Browse Questions Search Questions board vitals #3 Highlight S Strikeout Calculator ALab Values Note A nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube that is connected to a water seal drainage system. What is the purpose of a water seal chamber in a chest tube drainage system? A. It allows air to exit the chest when the patient inhales, and prevents air from entering when the patient exhales B. It serves as a collection site for drainage from the patient's chest C. It allows air to exit the chest when the patient exhales and prevents it from entering when the patient inhales D. It prevents microorganisms from entering the pleural cavity and causing infection Next 10 Pause 141 - 142 143 -144 - 145 - 146 -147 148 MacBook Air 888 4 44 2 5 O Q W E R D F G H K N M