An Adolescent Client Is Brought to the Emergency Department (ED)with

question 89

Multiple Choice

An adolescent client is brought to the emergency department (ED) with fatigue, weight loss, a dry cough, and night sweats. The family just recently immigrated to the United States. Based on this data, which potential risk should the nurse include when planning care for this client?

• A)Pneumothorax
• B)Atelectasis
• C)Renal failure
• D)Reduced peristalsis

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