Question: Ralfy, a 40-year-old man, is admitted to your medical floor with a diagnosis of pleural effusion. He complains of shortness of breath; pain in his chest; weakness; and a dry, irritating cough. His vital signs (VS) are 142/82,118,142/82,118, respirations are 3838 and labored and shallow, 102.1∘F(38.9∘C)102.1∘F(38.9∘C). His chest xx-ray shows a large pleural effusion and pulmonary infiltrates in the right lower lobe consistent with pneumonitis.\
List three common causes of pleural effusion
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