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plus1 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

When conducting a focused assessment on the client who has pneumonia, the nurse evaluates for which sign of improvement in the client?

1. Normal urine output
2. Clearing breath sounds
3. Elevated heart rate
4. Pale fingernails

Question 2

Laboratory studies on a client with pneumonia reveal leukopenia. For which health problem should the nurse plan care for this client?

1. Nothing, since an infection is not present.
2. Fungal infection
3. Viral infection
4. Bacterial infection

xoxo123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. Normal urine output is only relevant if the client had decreased output, which is not usual for pneumonia.
2. The client with clearing breath sounds is improving. The classic lung assessment for the client with pneumonia is very wet breath sounds as the lungs fill with fluid.
3. The heart rate should slow as the lungs clear.
4. Fingernails are pink with good capillary refill if the client is improving.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. Leukopenia, a decrease in WBC, is seen in anemias, viral infections, and autoimmune disorders.
2. Fungal infections cause leukocytosis, or an elevated WBC.
3. Leukopenia, a decrease in WBC, is seen in anemias, viral infections, and autoimmune disorders.
4. Bacterial infections cause leukocytosis, or an elevated WBC.