The PTA Is Beginning Treatment for a TBI Client in the Intensive

question 12

Multiple Choice

The PTA is beginning treatment for a TBI client in the intensive care unit.The patient has a chest tube secondary to hemothorax.Which of the following is a correct statement regarding management of the chest tube during treatment?

• A) The drainage tube should be kept below the level of the chest at all times.
• B) The drainage tube should be kept at the level of the chest at all times.
• C) The drainage tube should be kept above the level of the chest at all times.
• D) Patients with a chest tube should not receive intervention from the PTA.

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