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burton19126

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An 86-year-old client is admitted to the nursing unit diagnosed with pneumonia. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find when assessing this client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Elevated temperature
   2. Hemoptysis
   3. Lethargy
   4. Change in cognitive function
   5. Respiration of 12

Question 2

Your client is unable to bathe without assistance. Bathing oneself is an example of which of the following?
 
  1. instrumental activities of daily living
  2. functional limitations
  3. activities of daily living
  4. impairments


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Andromeda18

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

3. Lethargy
4. Change in cognitive function

Rationale:
The older client with pneumonia is most likely to present with atypical manifestations of an infection as a result of a weaker immune response. Frequently, caregivers or family members note that the client looks generally ill. The client is lethargic, less coherent, and has stopped eating and drinking. The classic sign of infection or fever may not be present. Hemoptysis or bloody sputum is more typical of pulmonary embolism or cough associated with lung cancer. Respiratory rate would be greater than 20.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3


burton19126

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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