Pneumonia

Pneumonia ( 35 Questions)

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Question 16 :

A client with suspected pneumonia complains to the nurse about experiencing sharp, localized chest pain when taking deep breaths. What should the nurse explain about this symptom?

A "This chest pain is typical in pneumonia and usually indicates severe lung damage."

Incorrect. While chest pain can occur in pneumonia, it doesn't necessarily indicate severe lung damage. It is often due to inflammation of the pleura (lining around the lungs).

B "Sharp chest pain with deep breaths is not related to pneumonia and should be evaluated separately."

Incorrect. Chest pain in pneumonia can be related to the inflammatory process affecting the pleura.

C "Chest pain in pneumonia is always associated with coughing and sputum production."

Incorrect. Chest pain in pneumonia can occur without coughing and sputum production, especially if it's related to pleurisy.

D "The chest pain you're describing is due to inflammation of the lining around your lungs."

Correct. Chest pain in pneumonia is often caused by pleurisy, which is inflammation of the pleural lining around the lungs.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia ( 35 Questions)

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