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Showing posts with label Pleural Effusion- sigs and symptoms -Diagnostic Test-Nursing cares. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pleural Effusion- sigs and symptoms -Diagnostic Test-Nursing cares. Show all posts
PLEURAL EFFUSION - collection of fluid in the pleural space
Signs and Symptoms of tuberculous pleurisy or due to infections by other organisms
- pale
- shortness of breath
- loss of weight
- body weakness
- easily fatigue
- slight dry cough
- fever
- dyspnea
- X ray
- Thoracentesis- aspiration of fluid for culture and bacteriologic media an for carcinoma study
- keep bed rest
- Encouraged highly nutritious foods
- prepare patient mentally and physically for thoracentesis
- assist physician for the procedure
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