Which nursing action takes priority when admitting a patient with right lower lobe pneumonia?
A) Elevating the head of the bed 45 to 90 degrees
B) Auscultating the chest for adventitious sounds
C) Obtaining a sputum specimen for culture
D) Notifying the physician of the patient's admission
Ans: A
Feedback: Patients with pneumonia breathe easier in Fowler's or semi-Fowler's position because gravity facilitates diaphragmatic movement. The other nursing actions are important but don't take first priority.
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