An Air-Fluid Level in the Pleural Space Typically Indicates

question 38

Multiple Choice

An air-fluid level in the pleural space typically indicates:

• A) tension pneumothorax.
• B) hydropneumothorax.
• C) pleural effusion.
• D) an aerobic infection.

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