An older adult client is admitted with pneumonia. Which manifestations would the nurse expect to find when assessing this client?
Select all that apply.
A) Hemoptysis
B) Increased appetite
C) Change in level of consciousness
D) Respiration of 24
E) Lethargy
Answer: A, C, D, E
Frequently, caregivers or family members note that the client looks generally ill. The client is lethargic and less coherent, and has stopped eating and drinking. Hemoptysis is seen in pneumonia, and the respiratory rate would be greater than 20.
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