A Patient with Pneumonia Has a Fever of 101

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient with pneumonia has a fever of 101.4° F (38.6° C) ,a nonproductive cough,and an O? saturation of 88%. The patient complains of weakness,fatigue,and needs assistance to get out of bed. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse assign as the priority?

• A)Hyperthermia related to infectious illness
• B)Impaired transfer ability related to weakness
• C)Ineffective airway clearance related to thick secretions
• D)Impaired gas exchange related to respiratory congestion

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