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NRNP 6540 WK5AssgnDocturaN Case Title: A 67-year-old With Tachycardia and Coughing

NRNP 6540 WK5AssgnDocturaN Case Title: A 67-year-old With Tachycardia and Coughing Question 1: What findings would you expect to be reported or seen on her chest x-ray results, given the diagnosis of pneumonia

Question 1: What findings would you expect to be reported or seen on her chest x-ray results, given the diagnosis of pneumonia Diagnosing pneumonia largely depends on clinical symptoms and verified with a chest radiographic exam. Typical findings seen in chest x-ray for pneumonia are pulmonary infiltrate, lobular consolidation, or opacities (Kennedy-Malone et al., 2019). With a good physical examination and the clinician is sure of the diagnosis, a chest x-ray is not required for treatment ...

Question 1: What findings would you expect to be reported or seen on her chest x-ray results, given the diagnosis of pneumonia. Question 2: Define further what type of pneumonia Ms. Jones has, HAP (hospital-acquired pneumonia) or CAP (community-acquired pneumonia)? What’s the difference/criteria? Question 3: 3A) What assessment tool should be used to determine the severity of pneumonia and treatment options? 3B) Based on Ms. Jones’ subjective and objective findings, apply that tool and el...