Pneumonia

Pneumonia ( 35 Questions)

A nurse is discussing the basics of pneumonia with a client. Which statement accurately describes pneumonia?


Correct Answer: C

A) Incorrect. Pneumonia is not a skin condition and does not cause itchy rashes.

B) Incorrect. Pneumonia is typically an acute condition, not a chronic one that slowly reduces lung function.

C) Correct. Pneumonia is characterized by sudden and acute infection and inflammation of the air sacs in the lungs.

D) Incorrect. Pneumonia primarily affects the respiratory system, not the digestive system.




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