On Physical Examination, Jugular Venous Pressure Is Elevated, Breath Sounds

On physical examination, jugular venous pressure is elevated, breath sounds are decreased at the right lung base with dullness to percussion, and 2+ bilateral lower extremity pitting edema is present.  Chest x-ray shows cephalization of the blood vessels, Kerley B lines, and a right pleural effusion.  Thoracentesis is performed for pleural fluid analysis.  In comparison to plasma fluid, which of the following pleural fluid findings is most likely to be observed?

A) High amylase content
B) High protein content
C) High white blood cell count
D) Low glucose content
E) Low lactate dehydrogenase content

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