The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected pneumonia. Which diagnostic test should be performed first?

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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected pneumonia. Which diagnostic test should be performed first?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse prepares to administer a rescue inhaler to a patient with asthma. Which medication is most appropriate?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A patient with COPD is receiving long-term oxygen therapy. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A patient post-lobectomy has absent breath sounds on one side. What is the nurse's next step?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse observes a drop in oxygen saturation from 92% to 86% in a patient ambulating with COPD. What is the nurse's priority?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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