A patient enters the emergency department with a stab wound to the chest.The physician places chest tubes to drain air and blood from the patient's thoracic cavity.The nurse sets up the chest tube drainage system.Where should the nurse place the system?

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The drainage system must always be kept upright and below the level of the chest to prevent drainage from returning to the chest.B.C.D.These are incorrect locations to place the chest drainage system.

A Patient Enters the Emergency Department with a Stab Wound