A patient has been admitted with severe dyspnea, orthopnea, and pleuritic chest pain. A chest x-ray shows a pleural effusion. In planning care for this patient, what action is most appropriate?
A) Thoracentesis for all patients
B) Diuretics and positive inotropes
C) Low-fat high-carbohydrate diet
D) Oxygen therapy assessed by arterial blood gases
D
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