The Pediatric Nurse Is Reviewing Anatomy and Physiology in Order

The pediatric nurse is reviewing anatomy and physiology in order to have a better understanding of the pediatric respiratory system. The nurse is aware that fluid in the chest cavity can be normal. Which application of this knowledge is correct?

A) Pleural fluid is abundant at birth and decreases over the lifetime.
B) Only enough fluid is present to promote painless movement.
C) Fluid will accumulate in the plural cavity from immobility.
D) Infections such as pneumonia cause fluid in the plural cavity.