A Patient Who Was Admitted the Previous Day with Pneumonia

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient who was admitted the previous day with pneumonia complains of a sharp pain of 7 (based on 0 to 10 scale) "whenever I take a deep breath." Which action will the nurse take next?

• A) Auscultate breath sounds.
• B) Administer the PRN morphine.
• C) Have the patient cough forcefully.
• D) Notify the patient's health care provider.

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Definitions:

Anxiety

A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.

Goals/Outcomes

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Collaborative Problems

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Nursing Interventions

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