A neonate diagnosed with a pneumothorax was treated with a chest tube. After 36 hours, the therapist noticed that bubbling is present in the chest tube system. What should the therapist do at this time?
A) Suggest removal of the chest tube in 24 hours.
B) Clamp the tube and obtain a CXR.
C) Keep the chest tube until bubbling stops.
D) Remove the chest tube and obtain a follow-up CXR.
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