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ericka1

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The nurse is reviewing clients for risk factors in the development of pneumonia. Which of the following clients would be at the highest risk for developing this disorder?
 
  1. A 48-year-old client experiencing menopause
  2. An 18-year-old client with abdominal pain
  3. A 23-year-old client diagnosed with sickle-cell anemia and a cough
  4. A 3-year-old client with fever

Question 2

A client is demonstrating signs of peritonsillar abscess. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Bradypnea
  2. Drop in blood pressure
  3. Hot potato voice
  4. Trismus
  5. Dysphagia
  6. Sore throat


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
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High-risk groups for acquiring pneumonia are people with diabetes, infants 6- to 23-months old, and those with a chronic illness such as sickle-cell anemia. Menopause and abdominal pain are not symptoms associated with pneumonia. Fever in a 3-year-old client could be caused by many disorders and not necessarily pneumonia.

Answer to Question 2

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Assessment findings consistent with peritonsillar abscess include: hot potato voice; trismus, or difficulty fully opening the mouth; dysphagia, or painful swallowing; and sore throat. Bradypnea and drop in blood pressure are not assessment findings consistent with peritonsillar abscess.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
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