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theo

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Thoracentesis refers specifically to the removal of fluid from the:
 
  A) Abdominal cavity
  B) Pericardial cavity
  C) Peritoneal cavity
  D) Pleural cavity

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Paracentesis and serous fluid testing are performed to:
 
  A) Remove serous fluids that may be compressing a vital organ, determine the pathologic cause of an effusion, and identify an effusion as a transudate or an exudate
  B) Remove serous fluids that may be compressing a vital organ and identify an effusion as a transudate or an exudate
  C) Prevent volume depletion owing to the accumulation of fluid in body cavities
  D) Remove serous fluids that may be compressing a vital organ, determine the pathologic cause of an effusion, identify an effusion as a transudate or an exudate, and prevent volume depletion owing to the accumulation of fluid in body cavities



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: D

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A




theo

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Reply 2 on: Aug 10, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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