A(n) ________ requires insertion of a tube into the pleural cavity to continually drain the fluid.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
thoracostomy
A thoracostomy may be required to maintain drainage of fluid during the acute phase of a pleural effusion.
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A) general B) mechanical C) local D) physiological
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Which of the following is an example of how paramedics support primary care when carrying out their out-of-hospital functions?
A) Transporting all patients to the emergency department B) Determining the appropriateness of treating on the scene and releasing the patient C) Refusing to transport patients who do not have potentially life-threatening conditions D) Transporting to the patient's physician's office, rather than the emergency department
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