The nurse is caring for a postoperative adult client who has developed pneumonia. The nurse should assess the client frequently for symptoms of
A) Atelectasis
B) Bronchospasm
C) Croup
D) Epiglottitis
Ans: A
Stiffer lungs tend to collapse and their alveoli also collapse. This condition is called atelectasis.
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