The patient develops a pleural effusion, so a chest tube is inserted. The nurse detects crepitus at the insertion site. Which conclusion by the nurse is most appropriate?
1) Consolidation of the lung tissue
2) Pleural thickening
3) Air leakage into subcutaneous tissue
4) Obstructed airway
ANS: 3
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