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 2nd to 3rd intercostal space.
2) The tube is placed in the 4th to 5th 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