A Patient Has a Diagnosis of Pneumonia

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient has a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which entry should the nurse chart to help with financial reimbursement?

• A) Used incentive spirometer to encourage coughing and deep breathing. Lung congested upon auscultation in lower lobes bilaterally. Pulse oximetry 86%. Oxygen per nasal cannula applied at 2 L/min per standing order.
• B) Cooperative, patient coughed and deep breathed using a pillow as a splint. Stated, "felt better." Finally, patient had no complaints.
• C) Breathing without difficulty. Sitting up in bed watching TV. Had a good day.
• D) Status unchanged. Remains stable with no abnormal findings. Checked every 2 hours.

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Definitions:

Tendon

A band of fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone, facilitating movement by transmitting forces.

Cartilage

A flexible, rubbery connective tissue found in various parts of the body, including the joints, ear, and nose, that provides support and reduces friction.

Deltoid

A large, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint that is responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion.

Abducts

Refers to the movement of a body part away from the central axis or midline of the body.