Pneumonia

Pneumonia ( 35 Questions)

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Question 8 :

A nurse is teaching a client about the pathophysiology of pneumonia. Which statement made by the client indicates an accurate understanding of the process?

A "Pneumonia is primarily a problem with the heart's ability to pump blood."

Incorrect. Pneumonia primarily affects the respiratory system, not the heart's ability to pump blood.

B "In pneumonia, the airways become narrowed, making it difficult to breathe."

Incorrect. Narrowing of the airways is not the primary feature of pneumonia; it is more characteristic of conditions like asthma.

C "Pneumonia occurs when there is an overproduction of mucus in the lungs."

Incorrect. While mucus production can increase in response to infection, it is not the primary cause of pneumonia.

D "The infection in pneumonia leads to the inflammation of the air sacs in the lungs."

Correct. In pneumonia, infection and inflammation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs are key features of the pathophysiology.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia ( 35 Questions)

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