An adolescent client is brought to the emergency department (ED) with fatigue, weight loss, a dry cough, and night sweats. The family just recently immigrated to the United States
Based on this data, for which potential risk should the nurse include when planning care for this client?
A) Pneumothorax
B) Pneumonia
C) Renal failure
D) Septicemia
Answer: A
This client was foreign-born, a risk factor for tuberculosis (TB), and has the classic symptoms of tuberculosis. The nurse plans frequent respiratory assessments, as this child is at risk for pneumothorax. Patients with TB are not at particular risk for pneumonia, renal failure, or septicemia.
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2.5 x 2 equals:
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