A pleural effusion that consists of air in the pleural cavity is also called a(n) ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


pneumothorax

A pneumothorax is a pleural effusion that consists of air in the pleural cavity.

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A. wearing the proper clothing. B. always having a positive outlook. C. striving for excellence when performing your tasks. D. complying with OSHA.

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Wearing goggles would be most useful in which situation?

a patient with bronchitis a patient who has an upper respiratory infection a patient who has a history of aphthous ulcers a patient with an active herpetic lesion

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A. 4 codes B. 1 code C. 3 codes D. 2 codes

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