A Patient Has a Pleural Effusion from an Unknown Cause

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient has a pleural effusion from an unknown cause. A fluid sample has been taken for analysis. To help identify the cause of the effusion, all of the following tests should be performed EXCEPT:

• A) specific gravity.
• B) biochemical makeup.
• C) cytologic examination.
• D) bacterial culture.

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