Nicholas has been diagnosed with a condition resulting from inflammation of tissue associated with his lungs. Which statement best clarifies the condition?
A) Nicholas has inflammation of the pleura, the serous membranes associated with the lungs.
B) Nicholas has inflammation of the mucous membranes associated with the lungs.
C) Nicholas has inflammation of the peritoneum, the synovial membrane associated with the lungs.
D) Nicholas has inflammation of the cutaneous membrane associated with the lungs.

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The pleura are the serous membranes surrounding the lungs, and inflammation of these membranes is known as pleuritis or pleurisy, fitting the description of Nicholas's condition.

Nicholas Has Been Diagnosed with a Condition Resulting from Inflammation