A patient has pneumonia and a right pleural effusion. If the pleural exudate fluid is infected, it will show:
1) a low protein level.
2) a high white blood cell count.
3) bacteria.
4) many red blood cells.
A)1, 2
B)2, 3
C)1, 3, 4
D)2, 3, 4

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When the pleural exudate fluid is infected, it typically shows a high white blood cell count and the presence of bacteria, indicating an infection such as empyema.

A Patient Has Pneumonia and a Right Pleural Effusion