A patient was admitted to the critical care unit after a left pneumonectomy.The patient is receiving 40% oxygen via a simple facemask.The morning chest radiography study reveals right lower lobe pneumonia.After eating breakfast, the patient suddenly vomits and aspirates.Which test would the nurse expect the health care provider to order to identify the infectious pathogen?

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A sputum Gram stain and culture are done to facilitate the identification of the infectious pathogen.In 50% of cases, though, a causative agent is not identified.A diagnostic bronchoscopy may be needed, particularly if the diagnosis is unclear or current therapy is not working.In addition, a complete blood count with differential, chemistry panel, blood cultures, and arterial blood gas analysis is obtained.

A Patient Was Admitted to the Critical Care Unit After