To treat pneumothorax, the chest tube is usually placed at the ____.

A. fourth to sixth intercostal space along the midclavicular line or midaxillary line
B. fourth to sixth intercostal space at the midaxillary line
C. second or third intercostal space anteriorly along the midclavicular line or midaxillary line
D. second intercostal space anteriorly along the midclavicular line

Answer: C

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