A client who has been experiencing a chronic illness develops pneumonia. The nurse is aware that the factor most likely contributing to the client’s development of pneumonia is:

A client tells the nurse that he was recently diagnosed with an allergy to Chinese food after he experienced an asthmatic attack. The nurse determines that teaching is successful when the client makes which statement?

A client with acute asthma is experiencing inspiratory and expiratory wheezes and a decreased forced expiratory volume. What is the priority intervention by the nurse?

A client recently experienced a common cold and a subsequent asthma attack. Based on the assessment findings, the nurse determines that the client is experiencing which type of asthma?

The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with a suspected diagnosis of asthma. Which assessment finding supports the diagnosis?

A client has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB) and asks the nurse if he will be admitted to the hospital. The nurse responds that hospitalization would be most likely to occur:

A client with a productive cough, chills, and night sweats is suspected of having active tuberculosis (TB). The most important intervention by the nurse would be?

A client has received a preliminary diagnosis of tuberculosis. In order to obtain a definitive diagnosis, the nurse anticipates that the physician will order which test?

A client has a positive Mantoux test, and a chest X-ray is ordered. The client asks the nurse the reason for the X-ray. What is the best response by the nurse?

A client develops pneumonia. The nurse can expect which pathophysiological mechanism to develop as a secondary response to the pneumonia?

An elderly client developed pneumonia. The nurse is aware that the initial symptom the client may manifest is:

The nurse is conducting a class for family members of clients diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). The nurse determines that teaching is effective when the family member states:

When auscultating the chest of a client with pneumonia, the nurse should expect to hear which type of sounds over areas of consolidation?

The client is exhibiting symptoms indicative of pneumonia. The nurse anticipates that which diagnostic test will be orders to confirm the diagnosis?

A client has recently been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). The nurse caring for the client anticipates that the client will develop:

A client is diagnosed with active tuberculosis and started on triple antibiotic therapy. The nurse would be concerned if the client demonstrates which of the following?

A client received a purified protein derivative (PPD) test for tuberculosis (TB) on the right forearm. The site is reddened and raised about 3 mm. The nurse interprets this result as:

A chest X-ray shows a client’s lungs to be clear; however, the Mantoux test is positive with 10 mm of induration, and the previous test was negative. The nurse explains to the client that these test results are possible because:

A client was infected with tuberculosis (TB) bacillus 10 years ago but never developed the disease. He’s now being treated for cancer. The client begins to develop signs of TB. The nurse suspects the client is exhibiting:

A client has been treated with a 10-day course of antibiotic therapy for right lower lobe pneumonia and is scheduled to be discharged today. Select the assessment finding that indicates the client is ready to be discharged.

A nurse working in a rural county’s Public Health Department has been alerted that there is an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) in the area. The client most at risk for developing TB would be?

A 19-year-old client comes to the emergency department with acute asthma. His respiratory rate is 44 breaths/minute, and he appears in acute respiratory distress. What is the most important action for the nurse to take?

A 20-year-old client is being treated for pneumonia. He has a persistent cough and complains of severe pain when coughing. The most appropriate instruction the nurse would give the client to reduce discomfort is:

The nurse performs a purified protein derivative (PPD) test on an adult client being screened for TB. The client reports having negative PPD test results in the past. The nurse instructs the client to return and have the results interpreted:

The nurse is reviewing the chart of a 58-year-old male client with community-acquired pneumonia and determines that which of the following is the most likely causative organism?

A 78-year-old client is admitted with a diagnosis of dehydration and change in mental status. He’s being hydrated with I.V. fluids. When the nurse takes his vital signs, she notes he has a fever of 103.7° F (39.47° C), a cough producing yellow sputum, and pleuritic chest pain. The nurse suspects this client may have developed:

A client with a positive skin test for tuberculosis (TB) is not showing signs of active disease and is treated with isoniazid, 300 mg daily. The nurse explains to the client that the medication should be taken for how long?

A client in a long-term care facility has been receiving continuous tube feedings. The nurse notes the client has a cough producing tan sputum and is now febrile to 102.7° F (38.9° C). The nurse auscultates the client’s lung fields and hears bronchial breath sounds in the right middle lobe. The nurse suspects the client may have developed:

A client has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB). The nurse should assess the client for: