RNSG 2432 Exam 1 Question and answers 100% correct

RNSG 2432 Exam 1 Question and answers 100% correct RNSG 2432 Exam 1 Pleural effusion a collection of excess fluid in the pleural space caused by: CHF, liver disease, renal disease, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, pneumonia, TB, lung cancer Transudative pleural effusion non-inflammatory; fluid is going from one area to another due to increased capillary pressure or decreased plasma albumin/protein example: CHF, liver disease Exudative pleural effusion inflammatory; capillaries become more permeable in visceral pleura due to infectious or inflammatory process, leading to increased accumulation of fluid in pleural space Caused by: lupus, RA, pneumonia, tb, lung cancer, ARDS Pleural effusion clinical manifestations - dyspnea - pleurisy - decreased breath sounds or crackles - decreased chest wall movement Pleurisy