What Is the Term for a Large Collection of Fluid

question 46

Multiple Choice

What is the term for a large collection of fluid in the pericardial sac that compresses the underlying structures?

• A) hemathorax
• B) pulmonary edema
• C) pleural effusion
• D) cardiac tamponade

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