An older adult client is admitted with pneumonia. Which manifestations would the nurse expect to find when assessing this client? Select all that apply.
A)Hemoptysis
B)Increased appetite
C)Cough
D)Tachypnea
E)Fever

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A)Common symptoms of pneumonia include fever, cough, tachypnea, and hemoptysis. Decreased appetite may accompany symptoms of pneumonia, not increased appetite.
B)Common symptoms of pneumonia include fever, cough, tachypnea, and hemoptysis. Decreased appetite may accompany symptoms of pneumonia, not increased appetite.
C)Common symptoms of pneumonia include fever, cough, tachypnea, and hemoptysis. Decreased appetite may accompany symptoms of pneumonia, not increased appetite.
D)Common symptoms of pneumonia include fever, cough, tachypnea, and hemoptysis. Decreased appetite may accompany symptoms of pneumonia, not increased appetite.
E)Common symptoms of pneumonia include fever, cough, tachypnea, and hemoptysis. Decreased appetite may accompany symptoms of pneumonia, not increased appetite.

An Older Adult Client Is Admitted with Pneumonia