What Are the Two Most Common Reasons for Placing a Chest

question 10

Multiple Choice

What are the two most common reasons for placing a chest tube?

• A)pneumothorax and pleural effusion
• B)pneumothorax and empyema
• C)hemothorax and hydrothorax
• D)to place medicine in the pleural space and to withdraw excess fluid

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