Pleural effusions that occur secondarily to _____ are most often treated with pleurodesis
a. ascites
b. congestive heart failure
c. malignancy
d. nephrotic syndrome
ANS: C
Although pleurodesis of benign effusions, such as those occurring with CHF, nephrotic syn-drome, and idiopathic chylothorax, have been performed successfully, the procedure is discour-aged for pleural effusions that are not malignant.
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