The earliest sign of this disease process is blunting of the normal sharp angle between the diaphragm and the rib cage.
A) Pneumothorax.
B) Pleurisy.
C) Pulmonary emboli.
D) Pleural effusion.

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The earliest radiographic finding in pleural effusion is blunting of the normally sharp angle between the diaphragm and the rib cage (the costophrenic angle).

The Earliest Sign of This Disease Process Is Blunting of the Normal