A 45-year-old female undergoes a left-sided thoracic lymph node dissection for lymphoma. On postoperative day 3, her chest tube drains 1,200 mL of milky fluid. What is the initial step in management?** Question 4Answer a. Thoracic duct ligation b. Initiate total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and octreotide c. Remove the chest tube d. Start a high-fat diet
[Answered]: A 45-year-old female undergoes a left-sided…
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