Nicholas Has Been Diagnosed with a Condition Resulting from Inflammation

question 39

Multiple Choice

Nicholas has been diagnosed with a condition resulting from inflammation of tissue associated with his lungs. Which statement best clarifies the condition?

• A) Nicholas has inflammation of the pleura, the serous membranes associated with the lungs.
• B) Nicholas has inflammation of the mucous membranes associated with the lungs.
• C) Nicholas has inflammation of the peritoneum, the synovial membrane associated with the lungs.
• D) Nicholas has inflammation of the cutaneous membrane associated with the lungs.

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