Asked by Christanne Blackmon on Jul 15, 2024
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When a patient has fluid and/or pus in the pleural cavity, a(n) ________ is done to remove it.
Pleural Cavity
The thin fluid-filled space between the two pulmonary pleurae (visceral and parietal) of each lung; involved in respiratory mechanics.
Fluid
A substance that has no fixed shape and yields easily to external pressure; a liquid or gas.
- Understand the purpose and procedures involved in medical interventions for pleural cavity issues.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the purpose and procedures involved in medical interventions for pleural cavity issues.