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A nurse is caring for an 89-year-old client admitted with pneumonia. He has an IV of normal saline running at 100 mL/hr and antibiotics that were initiated in the emergency department 3 hours ago. He has oxygen at 2 liters/nasal cannula. What assessment finding by the nurse indicates that goals for ...

What are some possible clinical manifestations of pneumonia? Select all that apply. - Answer *Fever *RR 25 breaths/ minute *Confusion The client is transferred from assisted living facility to emergency department due to fever, chills and shortness of breath, and confusion. Pneumonia is the ...

b - Answer The nurse is assessing a client who is reporting shortness of breath, fever, and a productive cough. Which diagnostic test should the nurse anticipate being ordered initially? a HIV serology b Sputum culture and sensitivity c Bronchoscopy d CT scan b,c,d,e - Answer ...

A client admitted from home is diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia. Which organism does the nurse suspect is the cause of this infection? A. Escherichia coli B. Staphylococcus aureus C. Pneumococcus D. Pneumocystis jiroveci - Answer Answer: C Which system effect of pneumonia shoul...

Pneumonia - Answer Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung caused by various microorganisms, including bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, and viruses. -The airways are reduced by consolidation and fill with edema, exudate, and sputum. -It is the leading cause of death in the U.S. from infectio...

Which of the following statements are TRUE? (Choose all that apply) Pneumonia is a respiratory infection that can cause inflammation and the development of fluid or purulent material in one or both lungs. Viruses account for the majority of pneumonia cases in adults. Pneumonia caused by fun...

Who is at increased risk for pneumonia and why? - Answer Elderly- tend to have weakened immune system Infants/children under- still developing immune system Immunosuppresed- those taking medications that may suppress the immune system or those with other illnesses that may compromise the immune...

The nurse is auscultating lung sounds. What lung sound is associated with narrowing of the airway? A. Bronchophony B. Wheezes C. Crackles D. Egophony - Answer B. Wheezing Rationale: Wheezing is a high-pitched, musical sound associated with airway narrowing. Crackles are described as a popp...

The nurse is preparing to assess a patient diagnosed with viral pneumonia. Which complication should the nurse anticipate? Dehydration Respiratory distress Pulmonary edema Confusion - Answer Dehydration Dehydration can occur due to the fever the patient experiences. Respiratory d...