Identify the purposes of chest drainage.(Select all that apply. )

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A) Draining air, blood, and fluid from the pleural space is a primary purpose of chest drainage, as these substances can accumulate due to injury, surgery, or disease, impairing lung function. C) Restoring negative intrapleural pressure is essential for normal lung expansion. Chest drainage systems help re-establish this negative pressure by removing air and fluids, allowing the lungs to re-expand against the chest wall.

Identify the Purposes of Chest Drainage