A Patient Who Was Admitted the Previous Day with Pneumonia

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient who was admitted the previous day with pneumonia complains of a sharp pain "whenever I take a deep breath." Which action will the nurse take next?

• A) Listen to the patient's lungs.
• B) Check the patient's O₂ saturation.
• C) Have the patient cough forcefully.
• D) Notify the patient's health care provider.

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