The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected bacterial pneumonia. Which finding supports the potential diagnosis?
a. Elevated white blood cell (WBC) count
b. Consolidation of lung tissue
c. Interstitial inflammation
d. Copious exudate
Question 2
The nurse is performing an intake interview on a new resident to the long-term care facility. The nurse detects the odor of acetone from the patient's breath. Which term accurately describes this assessment?
a. Inspection
b. Observation
c. Auscultation
d. Olfaction
Plasmids in a bacterial cell.
Growth of a bacterial colony.
The nurse is using Standard Precautions to draw blood.
Tattoos and Body Piercings: This patient developed cellulitis from tattoo ink
Bronchoscopy. Figure illustrates physician using a bronchoscope to inspect the patient’s bronchial t
Patient with osteoarthritis