Ralfy., a 40-year-old man, is admitted to your surgical-medicalfloor with a diagnosis of pleural effusion. He complains ofshortness of breath; pain in his chest; weakness; and a dry,irritating cough. His vital signs (VS) are 142/82, 118,respirations are 38 and labored and shallow, 102.1° F (38.9° C).His chest x-ray shows a large pleural effusion and pulmonaryinfiltrates in the right lower lobe consistent withpneumonitis.
1. Review and create a diagram of its pathophysiology andconsequences of pleural effusion and pulmonary infiltrates.
2. How does the underlying pathophysiology give rise to Ralfy’spresenting signs and symptoms?
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