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Pleural Effusion — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

Fluid in pleural space

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Physiological Adaptation 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Pleural Effusion on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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What to look for

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Nursing actions

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Notify / act now

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Why it happens

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Dyspnea, decreased or absent breath sounds, and dullness to percussion over the affected area are characteristic.

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