The nurse is identifying nursing diagnosis appropriate for a child with pneumonia. Which diagnosis is the most applicable during the acute phase of the illness?
A) Pain related to swelling of abdominal lymph nodes
B) Altered urinary elimination related to hypervolemic state
C) Excess fluid volume related to excessive mucus production
D) Activity intolerance related to poor oxygen–carbon dioxide exchange
D
Feedback:
Pneumonia interferes with the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lung alveoli. This can lead to fatigue and generalized activity intolerance. Pain is not a typical manifestation of pneumonia. Hypervolemia is not associated with pneumonia. Excess fluid volume is also not associated with pneumonia.
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