Thoracentesis Is Performed to Withdraw Fluid from the Pleural Space

question 23

Multiple Choice

Thoracentesis is performed to withdraw fluid from the pleural space for a variety of conditions including:

• A)respiratory failure
• B)atherosclerosis
• C)renal failure
• D)all of the above

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