The PTA Is Beginning Treatment for a TBI Client in the Intensive

Multiple Choice

The PTA is beginning treatment for a TBI client in the intensive care unit.The patient has a chest tube secondary to hemothorax.Which of the following is a correct statement regarding management of the chest tube during treatment?

A) The drainage tube should be kept below the level of the chest at all times.
B) The drainage tube should be kept at the level of the chest at all times.
C) The drainage tube should be kept above the level of the chest at all times.
D) Patients with a chest tube should not receive intervention from the PTA.