The Withdrawal of Fluid from the Pleural Cavity

question 53

Multiple Choice

The withdrawal of fluid from the pleural cavity:

• A)thoracentesis.
• B)tracheotomy.
• C)mediastinoscopy.
• D)amniocentesis.

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Neurosis

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Psychosomatic Illnesses

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Individuals who experience a higher than average level of emotional distress or are prone to suffer from some type of neurosis.

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