A nurse notes that an 80-year-old nursing home resident has a dry cough, rapid respirations, and a slightly elevated temperature of 99.1°F. After a comprehensive assessment, a diagnosis of pneumonia is made
The patient also appears confused and agitated, which is probably a result of which of the following phenomena? A) Reaction to the fever
B) Decreased oxygen to the brain
C) Adverse reaction to medication
D) Lowered resistance to infection
B
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Cerebral hypoxia can occur as a result of the effect of the pneumonia added to the age-related changes of the respiratory system.
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