A fluid obtained by thoracentesis has a cholesterol result of 100 mg/dL.This would be classified as a/an:
A) Ascitic exudate
B) Ascitic transudate
C) Pleural exudate
D) Pleural transudate

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A fluid obtained from thoracentesis is from the pleural space, and a cholesterol level of 100 mg/dL indicates an exudate, which is characterized by high protein and/or cellular content. Transudates are characterized by low protein content and are typically caused by fluid imbalances in the body, such as heart or liver failure. Ascitic fluid is obtained from abdominal paracentesis, so it is not a relevant classification in this case.

A Fluid Obtained by Thoracentesis Has a Cholesterol Result of 100