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.
In acute otitis media, the tympanic membrane is usually bulging and purulent fluid is present in the
GI endoscopy. (a) Similar to other forms of GI endoscopy, laparoscopy involves the insertion of a sp
Patient teaching: lung assessment
An example of a medical history sheet to list patient problems.
Measuring the Specific Gravity of Urine with a Refractometer
Inadequate Airway, Breathing and Circulation in the Trauma Patient (Part 2)