Pneumonia

Pneumonia ( 35 Questions)

A client asks the nurse about the role of bacteria in the development of pneumonia. What should the nurse explain about bacterial pneumonia's pathophysiology?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. Bacterial pneumonia is not primarily an overreaction of the

immune system but a result of bacterial infection.

B) Correct. Bacterial pneumonia involves direct damage to lung tissue and airways by invading bacteria.

C) Incorrect. While bacteria can enter the bloodstream and spread to the lungs, this is not the primary mechanism of bacterial pneumonia.

D) Incorrect. Inhalation of contaminated air can introduce bacteria to the respiratory tract, but it is not the sole cause of bacterial pneumonia.




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