Following assessment of a patient with pneumonia, ...

Respiratory NCLEX Pneumonia Questions Test

Question Number 1

Following assessment of a patient with pneumonia, the nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance. Which information best supports this diagnosis?

a. Weak, nonproductive cough effort

b. Large amounts of greenish sputum

c. Respiratory rate of 28 breaths/minute

d. Resting pulse oximetry (SpO2) of 85%

✔ Correct Answer:

a. Weak, nonproductive cough effort

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