Risk Factors That Need to Be Considered with Thoracentesis Include

question 5

Multiple Choice

Risk factors that need to be considered with thoracentesis include

• A) coagulation defects.
• B) intra-aortic balloon pump.
• C) pleural effusion.
• D) uncooperative patient.
• E) empyema.

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