Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
A client who has been on a mechanical ventilator for three days develops a fever of 101 degrees Fahrenheit green sputum, and right lower lobe crackles. The nurse contacts the physician regarding possible development of which complication?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Fever, green sputum, and crackles suggest ventilator-associated pneumonia, a common complication after 48 hours on a ventilator.