A Patient Has a Transudative Pleural Effusion but Has Minimal

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient has a transudative pleural effusion but has minimal symptoms. What action by the healthcare professional is best?

• A)Prepare for an immediate chest tube insertion.
• B)Encourage the patient to use the incentive spirometer.
• C)Facilitate a blood draw to check protein stores.
• D)Arrange for an oncology consultation.

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