An 80-year-old female develops pneumonia in the hospital.She becomes cyanotic,tachycardic,and develops a fever and cough.Chest x-ray reveals pus in the pleural space.Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis documented on the chart?
A) Empyema
B) Emphysema
C) Pleurisy
D) Chyle

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The presence of microorganisms in the pleural space is termed empyema.
The presence of microorganisms in the pleural space is termed empyema; emphysema is a total lung disorder.
Pleurisy causes pain with inspiration.
Chyle is milky fluid with lymph and fat.

An 80-Year-Old Female Develops Pneumonia in the Hospital