Adults with pneumonia who are responding to antimicrobial therapy should show improvement in their clinical status in:
1. 12 to 24 hours
2. 24 to 36 hours
3. 48 to 72 hours
4. 4 or 5 days
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__________ is the aspiration of synovial fluid
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A) Symptoms B) Review of systems C) Chief complaint D) Objective assessment