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Average Score: 71%
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An older adult is admitted with severe pneumonia. Which of the following measures should the nurse include in the plan of care immediately after admission? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,B,C,D
Rationale
Fluids hydrate and thin secretions, antipyretics control fever, antibiotics treat infection, and mucolytics aid mucus clearance in pneumonia. Ambulation and large meals may be inappropriate initially due to fatigue.