Your patient has a pleural effusion from an unknown cause. A fluid sample has been taken for analysis. To help identify the cause of the effusion, all of the following tests should be performed EXCEPT:
A) specific gravity.
B) biochemical makeup.
C) cytologic examination.
D) check for bacteria.
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Q1: Which of the following are major causes
Q2: Your patient has a large pleural effusion.
Q2: Which of the following are associated with
Q4: While reviewing the upright chest radiograph of
Q5: Your are assisting the physician who is
Q5: The major pathologic and structural changes associated
Q6: Usual chest radiograph findings on a patient
Q7: The causes of a transudative pleural effusion
Q10: Your patient with a large pleural effusion
Q11: Treatment of an empyema usually includes:
1) antibiotics
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