Question

An 80-year-old female develops pneumonia in the hospital. She becomes cyanotic, tachycardic, and develops a fever and cough. Chest x-ray reveals pus in the pleural space. Whichof the following is the most likely diagnosis documented on the chart?a.Empyemab.Emphysemac.Pleurisyd.Chyle

Answer 1

a) Empyema

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given question, the symptoms shown by the female like fever, cough and a characteristic symptom that is the buildup of the pus in the pleural space are the symptoms of a disease called "Pulmonary empyema".

Pulmonary emphysema is the formation of pus inside the respiratory organ especially in the space between the chest wall and the lungs due to the infection caused by the bacteria if left untreated or if fails to respond to the treatment.

Thus, a) Empyema is the correct answer.

Answer 2

Empyema.

Step-by-step explanation:

Empyema may be defined as the medical condition that might occur due to the development of the pneumonia in the individual. This is also known as purulent pleuritis.

The empyema is characteristically marked by the presence of pus in the pleural space. The pus consists of the fluid that contains dead cells, immune cells and bacteria. The individual might also develop tachycardic and fever and cough. The lady shows all the symptoms of empyema.

Thus, the correct answer is option (a).