Pneumonia
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Question 4 :
A client with a history of respiratory issues asks the nurse about pneumonia. How should the nurse explain pneumonia's basic nature?
Incorrect. Pneumonia is not rare; it is a relatively common respiratory infection.
Incorrect. Pneumonia primarily affects the lungs, not the brain.
Correct. Pneumonia is a common respiratory infection that can affect the lungs.
Incorrect. Pneumonia does not lead to scarring of the vocal cords; it primarily affects the lungs.
Correct Answer: C
A) Incorrect. Pneumonia is not rare; it is a relatively common respiratory infection.
B) Incorrect. Pneumonia primarily affects the lungs, not the brain.
C) Correct. Pneumonia is a common respiratory infection that can affect the lungs.
D) Incorrect. Pneumonia does not lead to scarring of the vocal cords; it primarily affects the lungs.