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on: Jun 25, 2018
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


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Viral pneumonia causes interstitial inflammation with attendant edema. White blood cell (WBC) count will not be elevated and no exudate is consolidating the lung as with bacterial pneumonia.

Answer to Question 2

D
Olfaction is an assessment method of smells. Inspection and observation use the sense of vision. Auscultation refers to use of the sense of hearing.


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