A Neonate Diagnosed with a Pneumothorax Was Treated with a Chest

question 9

Multiple Choice

A neonate diagnosed with a pneumothorax was treated with a chest tube. After 36 hours, the therapist noticed that bubbling is present in the chest tube system. What should the therapist do at this time?

• A) Suggest removal of the chest tube in 24 hours.
• B) Clamp the tube and obtain a CXR.
• C) Keep the chest tube until bubbling stops.
• D) Remove the chest tube and obtain a follow-up CXR.

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