The nurse is reviewing the diagnostic test results from the time of admission with the patient. Which statement indicates that the patient requires further education about the health problem, judging from the information provided? $$\begin{array} {| l | l |}
\hline \text { Diagnostic Test } & \text { Results } \
\hline \text { ELISA } & \text { Coronavirus identified } \
\hline \text { Chest x-ray } & \text { Consolidation evident in lower-left lung } \
\hline \text { Oxygen saturation level } & 89 \% \text { on room air } \
\hline \text { White blood cells with differential } & 2,000 / \mathrm { mm } ^ { 3 } , \text { lymphocytes decreased } \
\hline \text { Sputum culture } & \text { No organisms present }\
\hline
\end{array}$$

Question

The nurse is reviewing the diagnostic test results from the time of admission with the patient. Which statement indicates that the patient requires further education about the health problem, judging from the information provided? $$\begin{array} {| l | l |} 
\hline \text { Diagnostic Test } & \text { Results } \
\hline \text { ELISA } & \text { Coronavirus identified } \
\hline \text { Chest x-ray } & \text { Consolidation evident in lower-left lung } \
\hline \text { Oxygen saturation level } & 89 \% \text { on room air } \
\hline \text { White blood cells with differential } & 2,000 / \mathrm { mm } ^ { 3 } , \text { lymphocytes decreased } \
\hline \text { Sputum culture } & \text { No organisms present }\
\hline
\end{array}$$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The presence of Coronavirus identified via ELISA, consolidation evident in the lower-left lung on chest x-ray, decreased oxygen saturation level, and decreased lymphocyte count suggest that the patient has COVID-19 pneumonia. Antibiotics are ineffective against viruses and thus would not help treat COVID-19. The patient requires further education on the appropriate treatment and management of the disease.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Diagnostic Test Results from the Time