Pneumonia
Pneumonia ( 35 Questions)
Incorrect. Greenish-yellow sputum may indicate the presence of infection, but it does not necessarily indicate improvement.
Correct. Sputum color can provide clues about the type of bacteria or pathogens causing the infection, which can guide antibiotic treatment.
Incorrect. While a change in sputum color should be reported, it is not always an emergency. The significance depends on other clinical factors.
Incorrect. Sputum color can be significant in pneumonia diagnosis and treatment, as it may indicate the type of infection.
A) Incorrect. Greenish-yellow sputum may indicate the presence of infection, but it does not necessarily indicate improvement.
B) Correct. Sputum color can provide clues about the type of bacteria or pathogens causing the infection, which can guide antibiotic treatment.
C) Incorrect. While a change in sputum color should be reported, it is not always an emergency. The significance depends on other clinical factors.
D) Incorrect. Sputum color can be significant in pneumonia diagnosis and treatment, as it may indicate the type of infection.