A Client Is Assessed as Having a Fever, Productive Cough

question 15

Multiple Choice

A client is assessed as having a fever, productive cough, and chest pain. The symptoms of pneumonia include fever, productive cough, and chest pain. What conclusion can most accurately be drawn about this client?

• A)The client has pneumonia.
• B)The client needs to be hospitalized.
• C)The client probably has pneumonia.
• D)The client should be started on antibiotics as soon as possible.

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