A patient who was diagnosed with the flu is demonstrating rapid, shallow respirations. The nurse should be concerned that the patient is at risk for developing which condition?
1. atelectasis
2. pneumonia
3. dehydration
4. increased tidal volume
Correct Answer: 1
Muscle aches, malaise, and elevated temperature may increase the respiratory rate and alter the depth of respirations, reducing effective alveolar ventilation. Shallow respirations also increase the risk of
atelectasis, lack of ventilation in an area of lung, and decrease tidal volume. A patient would be at risk for pneumonia if he or she had reduced mobility. Rapid respirations may contribute to water loss that occurs naturally with the process of breathing, but it would not be large enough to induce dehydration.
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