An 80 year old develops pneumonia in the hospital.An assessment identifies that the patient is cyanotic and tachycardic and has developed a fever and a cough.Chest x-ray reveals pus in the pleural space.This symptomology supports which medical diagnosis?
A) Empyema
B) Emphysema
C) Pleurisy
D) Chyle

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Empyema is the accumulation of pus in the pleural space, often due to infection like pneumonia, which aligns with the symptoms described.

An 80 Year Old Develops Pneumonia in the Hospital