Question

A nurse is monitoring a group of clients for increased risk for developing pneumonia. Which of the following clients should the nurse expect to be at risk? SATA

A. Client who has dysphagia
B. Client who has AIDS
C. Client who was vaccinated for pneumococcus and influenza 6 months ago
D. Client who is postoperative and received local anesthesia
E. Client who has a closed head injury and is receiving ventilation
F. Client who has Myasthenia Gravis

Answer 1

Clients who have dysphagia, AIDS, and closed head injuries receiving ventilation are at risk for developing pneumonia.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should expect the following clients to be at risk for developing pneumonia:

• Client who has dysphagia: Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, can lead to aspiration of food or fluids into the lungs, increasing the risk of pneumonia.
• Client who has AIDS: Individuals with AIDS have a weakened immune system, making them more susceptible to respiratory infections such as pneumonia.
• Client who has a closed head injury and is receiving ventilation: Ventilation can introduce pneumonia-causing pathogens into the body, and individuals with closed head injuries may have compromised respiratory function, further increasing the risk.