A patient who complains of dyspnea is noted to have a dry, non-productive cough. On physical examination, breath sounds are diminished on the right, tactile fremitus is decreased and there is dullness to percussion over the right lower lobe. The respiratory therapist should suspect that the patient is suffering from
A. pneumonia.
B. pulmonary embolism.
C. pleural effusion.
D. bronchiolitis.
Answer: C. pleural effusion.
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