Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Pneumonia

A nurse is caring for a client who has developed ventilator-associated pneumonia while in the hospital. Which of the following strategies could the nursing unit apply that would best prevent hospital-acquired infections? Select all that apply.

A nurse has orders to insert a nasogastric feeding tube for a client to receive enteral feedings. Which intervention from the nurse would most likely prevent aspiration in this client?

A nurse is admitting a client with pneumonia. Which of the following orders should be implemented first?

The nurse is caring for a 70-year-old female with osteoporosis admitted for pneumonia. The nurse knows to implement which of the following precautions?

The nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. Which of the following are warning signs that the client may be going septic? Select all that apply.

The nurse is reviewing instructions with a client who is being discharged home with oxygen for the first time. Which statement by the client demonstrates understanding of the instructions?

A 28-year-old woman arrives at the hospital in active labor. The client stayed at home as long as possible because she also has pneumonia. In addition to caring for the client during her delivery, which of the following interventions would the nurse also need to apply in this situation?

A nurse is caring for a client who requires a ventilator for breathing assistance. Which of the following practices would most likely reduce the risk of the client developing ventilator-associated pneumonia?

A nurse is caring for a 68-year-old client who is at increased risk of pneumonia and respiratory illnesses due to limited mobility and poor overall health. In addition to these factors, which of the following would most likely contribute to development of pneumonia or respiratory illness in the older adult?

The nurse knows that which of the following are risk factors for hospital-acquired pneumonia? Select all that apply.