A client is admitted to the postoperative surgical unit with two chest tubes after a left lobectomy. The practical nurse (PN) observes that the water-sealed chambers are set at the prescribed suction of 20 cm water pressure, and tailing occurs with respirations and bubbling. What action should the PN implement?
a) Increase the suction pressure.
b) Notify the healthcare provider.
c) Document the findings as normal.
d) Clamp the chest tubes temporarily.