When performing radiologic examinations on patients with chest tubes,
A) the chest drainage system has three compartments: collection chamber,water seal chamber,and suction control chamber.
B) check for the color of the drainage and report any pale amber color indicating serous fluid.
C) the exterior chamber of the assembly must remain higher than the patient's chest level to prevent retrograde flow.
D) All of the above are correct.

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The chest drainage system typically has three compartments: a collection chamber, a water seal chamber, and a suction control chamber. This is a standard setup for managing chest tubes. The other options contain incorrect information about the color of drainage and the positioning of the drainage system.

When Performing Radiologic Examinations on Patients with Chest Tubes