A Patient Is Admitted to a Respiratory Unit with a Diagnosis

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to a respiratory unit with a diagnosis of left lower lobe pneumonia.The nursing assessment reveals the patient to be febrile and experiencing a weak,congested-sounding cough.The patient has moist crackles throughout the lung fields.Based on the data provided,which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?

• A) Anxiety
• B) Impaired Gas Exchange
• C) Ineffective Breathing Pattern
• D) Ineffective Airway Clearance

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