An 80-Year-Old Client Is Admitted to Rule Out Bacterial Pneumonia

question 7

Multiple Choice

An 80-year-old client is admitted to rule out bacterial pneumonia.The only abnormal assessment values include heart rate of 102 beats per minute, slight cyanosis of the nail beds, and mild confusion.The client's daughter questions the possibility of pneumonia stating, "He isn't coughing or having any difficulty breathing." The nurse responds most appropriately by saying:

• A)"We are very lucky to determine the problem in its early stage."
• B)"Respiratory problems develop only after the infection is well established."
• C)"People your dad's age often lack the muscular strength to cough."
• D)"Older adults frequently lack the typical signs of a respiratory infection."

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