A Patient Enters the Emergency Department with a Stab Wound

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?

A) Below the patient's chest
B) At the level of the patient's heart
C) 1 inch higher than the head of the bed
D) At the level of the patient's diaphragm

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