Multiple Choice
A patient has a thoracentesis for dyspnea caused by a pleural effusion.The physician obtains 1000 mL of fluid.Which outcome indicates that the thoracentesis has been effective?
A) No bleeding at the site is noted.
B) No cancer cells are found in the fluid.
C) The patient states that the dyspnea has lessened.
D) The fluid is sent to the laboratory in a timely manner.
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