Thomas is a 9-year-old boy recently diagnosed with bacterialpneumonia. He does not have any history of respiratory illness buthas been complaining of a non-productive cough and his throathurting. Mom says that he has had a low-grade fever for days andhas not been eating or drinking well.
1. Which diagnosis takes top priority and why? a.Activityintolerance related to altered respiratory functions. The risk forimbalanced fluid volume related to fever and dyspnea.Ineffectiveairway clearance related to copious secretions. Imbalancednutrition, less than body requirements related to anorexia anddyspnea
2. Explain the differences between bacterial, viral, fungal oraspiration pneumonia
3. What would the nurse know to include in a child-familyteaching plan regarding bacterial pneumonia?
4. What are some complications of bacterial pneumonia?5. Whattests would the nurse expect to be ordered for this patient beforebeing discharged?
