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Place the pathological process of pneumonia in order. - answer
Release of cytokines, histamines, and prostaglandins
Obstruction of the airway with mucus
Impaired CO2 and O2 exchange
Mucus and debris removed by alveolar macrophages
Lung tissue functioning normally
A patient presents with signs and symptoms of pneumonia.
What patient history should the nurse obtain to learn more
, about the type of pneumonia the patient may have? - answer
"When was the last time you were hospitalized?"
A patient with hospital-acquired pneumonia would be expected
to be hospitalized within the last 48 hours. This question would
provide the nurse important information to differentiate
hospital-acquired pneumonia from community-acquired
pneumonia.
Which patient conditions increase the risk of contracting
pneumonia?
Select all that apply. - answer AIDS
Suppression of the immune system can cause an overgrowth of
bacteria, leading to an increased risk for pneumonia.
Coma
Intubation would be implemented for a comatose patient. Both
intubation and decreased consciousness interfere with the
normal cough reflex, allowing bacteria to grow, and causing
pneumonia.
Congenital heart defect
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