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.
Bone marrow transplant. A bone marrow transplant is usually extracted from red bone marrow within a
Medical assistants are often involved in confidential conversations between the physician and the pa
Example of a patient statement.
Preparing a Urine Specimen for Microscopic Examination (for Classroom Evaluation Only)
A patient undergoing hemodialysis.
Fluid Compartments and Fluid Homeostasis