During a Chart Review, You Note That the Patient Has

question 19

Multiple Choice

During a chart review, you note that the patient has undergone surgical puncture of a lung to drain fluid that had accumulated. This is referred to as a:

• A) pneumocentesis.
• B) pneumotomy.
• C) thoracentesis.
• D) thoracotomy.

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