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The Nurse Notices That an Older Female Nursing Home Resident

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The nurse notices that an older female nursing home resident is not eating and that her heart rate is faster than usual at 110-120 beats per minute.What should the nurse do to eliminate pneumonia as a potential cause of the change in this resident's status?


A) Obtain a specimen for aerobic blood cultures.
B) Send the resident for a chest X-ray exam promptly.
C) Analyze sputum for colour, texture, and volume.
D) Compare tympanic temperature to the baseline.

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