When a patient has developed a hemopneumothorax as a result of chest trauma, which of the following equipment is important for the nurse to have available?
1. a venous cut down tray
2. intubation equipments
3. an intermittent suction machine
4. a chest tube insertion tray
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Rationale: The most effective treatment for hemopneumothorax is the insertion of a chest tube as soon as possible. A nurse should anticipate this and prepare a chest tube insertion tray. The other three items may not be necessary for this patient.
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