Multiple Choice
A chest radiograph reveals a massive pleural effusion in the patient's left thorax.How should the chest tube be positioned to drain the effusion?
A) Anteriorly near the apex of the lung
B) Posteriorly along the base of the lung
C) Medially toward the mediastinum
D) Laterally toward the periphery of the lung
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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