Following a tracheostomy, the patient is exhibiting signs of a pneumothorax. The surgeon inserts a chest tube into the anterior of the chest wall. What would the nurse tell the family that the primary purpose of the chest tube is?
A) To remove air
B) To drain sputum secretions
C) To monitor bleeding
D) To assist with mechanical ventilation
Ans: A
Feedback: Chest tubes and closed drainage systems are used to re-expand the lung involved and to remove excess air, fluid, and blood. The primary purpose of a chest tube is not to drain sputum secretions, monitor bleeding, or assist with mechanical ventilation.
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