Fluid Drained from a Thoracentesis Has the Appearance of Pus

question 5

Multiple Choice

Fluid drained from a thoracentesis has the appearance of pus. Which of the following microorganisms should the therapist typically suspect in children with empyema?

• A) Staphylococcus aureus
• B) Streptococcus pneumoniae
• C) Klebsiella pneumoniae
• D) Mycoplasma pneumoniae

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