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Pneumonia NCLEX Practice Questions Med Surg I Test

Question Number 4

An older client presents to the emergency department with a 2-day history of cough, pain on inspiration, shortness of breath, and dyspnea. The client never had a pneumococcal vaccine. The client's chest x-ray shows density in both bases. The client has wheezing upon auscultation of both lungs. Would a bronchodilator be beneficial for this client?

A) It would not be beneficial for this client.

B) It would help decrease the bronchospasm.

C) It would clear up the density in the bases of the client's lungs.

D) It would decrease the client's pain on inspiration.

✔ Correct Answer:

B) It would help decrease the bronchospasm.

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