A nurse educator is reviewing the indications for chest drainage systems with a group of medical nurses. What indications should the nurses identify? Select all that apply
A) Post thoracotomy
B) Spontaneous pneumothorax
C) Need for postural drainage
D) Chest trauma resulting in pneumothorax
E) Pleurisy
Ans: A, B, D
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Chest drainage systems are used in treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax and trauma resulting in pneumothorax. Postural drainage and pleurisy are not criteria for use of a chest drainage system.
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