What Is the Expected Amount of Drainage for an Adult

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is the expected amount of drainage for an adult patient with a mediastinal chest tube?

• A)Less than 100 mL/hr during the immediate postoperative period
• B)Less than 10 mL/hr during the immediate postoperative period
• C)1000 mL/hr during the first 24-hour period
• D)200 mL/hr during the first 24-hour period

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