What Risk Factors Need to Be Considered When Preparing a Patient

question 30

Multiple Choice

What risk factors need to be considered when preparing a patient for a thoracentesis?

• A) Coagulation defects
• B) Unstable hemodynamics
• C) Pleural effusion
• D) Uncooperative patient
• E) Empyema

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