Which of the following are typical complications of thoracentesis? 1. Infection 2. Intercostal artery laceration 3. Rib fracture 4. Pneumothorax
a. 1, 2, and 4 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: A
Thoracentesis involves the following three major risks: (1) intercostal artery laceration, (2) infec-tion, and (3) pneumothorax.
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