What Is the Reason for Chest Tubes After Thoracic Surgery

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the reason for chest tubes after thoracic surgery?

• A) Draining secretions, air, and blood from the thoracic cavity is necessary.
• B) Chest tubes allow air into the pleural space.
• C) Chest tubes indicate when the lungs have re-expanded by ceasing to bubble.
• D) Draining secretions and blood while allowing air to remain in the thoracic cavity is necessary.

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