The nurse is hearing diminished breath sounds and a "grating" sound during respirations. This is consistent with excess collection of fluid in the pleural cavity. The medical term for this is
A) pleurisy.
B) pleural effusion.
C) pneumothorax.
D) poor lung compliance.
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