A patient's pleural fluid specimen is described as turbid, with a specific gravity of 1.020, absolute protein concentration of 3.9 g/dL, pleura to serum protein ratio of 0.95, and fluid lactate dehydrogenase of 350 U/L.
These laboratory results are typical of which of the following fluid types?
A) Ascites fluid B) Pseudochylous effusion
C) Pleural fluid transudate D) Pleural fluid exudate
Question 2
Glomerular filtration occurs in the:
A) proximal convoluted tubule. B) ascending Loop of Henle.
C) descending Loop of Henle. D) glomerulus.
Patient teaching: rectal and anal assessment
Body fluid compartments.
Abdominal thrusts are delivered with a firm thrust into the patient’s abdomen with an upward ...
Preparing a Urine Specimen for Microscopic Examination (for Classroom Evaluation Only)
Preparing a Urine Specimen for Microscopic Examination (for Classroom Evaluation Only)
Vacutainer evacuated specimen tubes with Hemogard closure blood collection tubes.