An Adult Patient with a Large Pleural Effusion Requires Placement

An adult patient with a large pleural effusion requires placement of a thoracostomy tube. Which of the following statements are true regarding thoracostomy tube placement?
1) The tube is placed in the second to third intercostal space.
2) The tube is placed in the fourth to fifth intercostal space.
3) The tube is placed in the midclavicular line.
4) The tube is placed in the midaxillary line.

A) 1, 4
B) 2, 3
C) 1, 3
D) 2, 4