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1
Q

Pleural effusion is the collection of____ in the pleural space.

A

Fluid

2
Q

What are the 4 signs?

And is confirmed by ?

A

Sharp pain on inspiration

SOB

tachycardia

Decreased breath sounds

And X-ray needed to confirm

3
Q

What is the treatment?

A

Find the cause

High Fowlers position

Thoracentesis

Monitor breath sounds

4
Q

After a thoracentesis is performed , what may be needed temporarily?

A

Chest tube

5
Q

What medication do you give if the fluid it’s not a large enough amount to perform a thoracentesis ?

A

Diuretic

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