Pneumonia

Pneumonia ( 35 Questions)

A client with suspected pneumonia asks the nurse about the purpose of a chest X-ray. What is the nurse's best response?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. While a chest X-ray is valuable in diagnosing pneumonia, it does not typically identify the specific causative pathogen.

B) Correct. A chest X-ray is crucial for assessing the extent of lung involvement and detecting complications such as pleural effusion.

C) Incorrect. Chest X-rays primarily focus on lung and chest cavity assessment, not heart function.

D) Incorrect. A chest X-ray informs the diagnosis and management of pneumonia but does not determine antibiotic treatment.




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