Category: Physiological Adaptation A 77-year-old male client is admitted with a diagnosis of dehydration and change in mental status. He’s being hydrated with I.V. fluids. When the nurse takes his vital signs, she notes he has a fever of 103°F (39.4°C) a cough producing yellow sputum and pleuritic chest pain. The nurse suspects this client may have which of the following conditions? A. Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) B. Myocardial infarction (MI) C. Pneumonia D. Tuberculosis

Category: Physiological Adaptation A 77-year-old male client is admitted with a diagnosis of dehydration and change in mental status. He’s being hydrated with I.V. fluids. When the nurse takes his vital signs, she notes he has a fever of 103°F (39.4°C) a cough producing yellow sputum and pleuritic chest pain. The nurse suspects this client may have which of the following conditions? A. Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) B. Myocardial infarction (MI) C. Pneumonia D. Tuberculosis

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

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Chapter26: Respiratory System Drugs And Antihistamines

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