How should a nurse prioritize care for a patient with pneumonia to ensure effective treatment and recovery? Select all that apply.

A 35-year-old is brought to the emergency department  because of worsening shortness of breath and cough. The client has a history of asthma, which has been further exacerbated since he started to have a runny nose, cough, and fever 2 days ago. The physical examination reveals a sick-looking client whose vitals are temperature 100.2 °F (37.9 °C), blood pressure 135/80 mm Hg, heart rate 130 bpm, and respiratory rate 30 breaths/min. He has difficulty talking. His chest exam reveals intercostal retraction and generalized wheezing. What is the clinical sign that indicates the most significant respiratory emergency?

Which interventions should a nurse prioritize when providing trach care to a patient with laryngeal cancer to prevent complications? Select all that apply.

Which percussion sound does the nurse expect when conducting percussion between the ribs during a respiratory assessment?

What is a potential complication of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that nurses should monitor for?

 A client is suspected on having community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). The nurse anticipates which of the following tests to be done to diagnose the client? Select all that apply.  

A patient with laryngeal cancer has undergone a tracheostomy. What should the nurse prioritize in the immediate post-operative care?

When performing tracheostomy suctioning, which action is most essential to prevent hypoxia?

A client presents with a sore throat, cough, fever, nasal congestion, fatigue, and myalgias for 24 hours. The client’s blood pressure is 120/70 mm Hg, heart rate 105 bpm, respiratory rate 18 breaths/min, oxygen saturation 98%, and temperature 101 °F (38.3 °C). The assessment shows nasal congestion and sore throat. Laboratory test results are pending. Given the likely diagnosis, what is the most appropriate treatment?

The nurse is caring for a client who is several days postoperative and develops chest pain, dyspnea, generalized fatigue, and confusion. Which diagnostic test for pneumonia does the nurse expect to be ordered for this client?