Clinical Assessment and Management of Pneumonia
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The assignment details the clinical assessment and management of a 75-year-old man diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia. The patient presents with symptoms such as relentless coughing, sputum production, pleuritic chest ache, and tachycardia. The nursing care plan requires addressing hypotension, anaphylactic shock, and respiratory distress. The analysis of arterial blood gas (ABG) results indicates acute acidosis in the lungs, indicating a need for oxygen therapy and antibiotic medication.
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