What is the reason for chest tubes after thoracic surgery?
a) Draining secretions, air, and blood from the thoracic cavity is necessary.
b) Chest tubes allow air into the pleural space.
c) Chest tubes indicate when the lungs have re-expanded by ceasing to bubble.
d) Draining secretions and blood while allowing air to remain in the thoracic cavity is necessary.
Answer: a) Draining secretions, air, and blood from the thoracic cavity is necessary.
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