After the lung has re-expanded and bubbling from the chest tube has ceased, the tube is left in place for another 24 to 48 hours.

Name: After the lung has re-expanded and bubbling from the chest tube has ceased, the tube is left in place for another 24 to 48 hours.
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The statement is true. The chest tube is left in place for another 24 to 48 hours to ensure complete lung re-expansion and to monitor for any recurrence of pneumothorax or fluid accumulation.

After the Lung Has Re-Expanded and Bubbling from the Chest