The respiratory therapist is called to evaluate a patient with a suspected pleural effusion. The respiratory therapist would most likely recommend which of the following chest radiographic views to help determine if the patient has a pleural effusion?
A) An AP film
B) A PA film
C) A left lateral film
D) A lateral decubitus film
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