Treatment of a 30% pneumothorax may include:
1) endotracheal intubation.
2) giving the patient supplemental oxygen.
3) placing a chest tube into the pleural space.
4) placing a chest tube into the pericardial space.
A)1, 3
B)2, 3
C)2, 4
D)1, 2, 3, 4

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Giving the patient supplemental oxygen and placing a chest tube into the pleural space are common treatments for a pneumothorax. Endotracheal intubation and placing a chest tube into the pericardial space are not typically indicated for a pneumothorax.

Treatment of a 30% Pneumothorax May Include