The nurse is caring for a client whose chest x-ray shows pneumonia. The provider has placed the following orders: vancomycin IV, piperacillin/tazobactam IV, blood and sputum cultures, vitals now and every 4 hours. Which order needs to be completed first?

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

The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is prescribed IV cefazolin for pneumonia. Which of the following labs will be most important for the nurse to monitor due to the client’s age?

A provider orders a CBC for a male client who has been admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. Which of the following results would be considered abnormal on the CBC? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client with COPD who is admitted with pneumonia. Which of the following nursing considerations is most appropriate for this client?

The nurse is admitting a client with pneumonia. The client’s ABCs are intact. Which is the priority for this client?

The nurse caring for a client with pneumonia notes an order for “turn, cough and deep breathe”. Which of the following is a desired outcome of this intervention?