The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Pneumonia and Should

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia and should be most concerned about which assessment?

• A)The client cannot remember which day it is.
• B)The client's heart rate has risen from 72 to 78 bpm.
• C)The client's pulse oximetry has decreased from 99% to 97%.
• D)The client respiratory rate has risen from 16 to 20 breaths per minute.

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