Discussion Post
After completing our Hospital Medicine text, can anyone answer the following questions?
• When does a pleural effusion require drainage?
• Why make the distinction between transudates and exudates?
• How does the flexural fluid analysis assist in guiding your differential diagnosis?
• When is a chest tube placement indicated?
• When should a pulmonary consult be obtained?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.