For a client with a pneumothorax, a nurse anticipates that the chest tube will be located at the:
A. Second to third intercostal space, anterior
B. Fifth to sixth intercostal space, posterior
C. Fifth to sixth intercostal space, lateral
D. Mediastinal area
A
A. Apical (second or third intercostal space) and anterior chest tube placement promotes removal of air, which is necessary in the case of a pneumothorax.
B and C. Chest tubes are placed low (usually in the fifth or sixth intercostal space) and posterior or lateral to drain fluid.
D. A mediastinal chest tube is placed in the mediastinum, just below the sternum. This tube drains blood or fluid, preventing its accumulation around the heart. A mediastinal tube is commonly used after open heart surgery.
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