A pleural effusion may consist of blood in the pleural cavity, called a(n) ________.

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


hemothorax

Hemothorax is the medical term for blood in the pleural cavity.

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Subcategories of hospital inpatient evaluation and management services include subsequent hospital care, which includes the __________

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Which is needed to compute the average length of stay?

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