PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 | Nurselytic

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Pneumonia, an acute respiratory infection, requires monitoring for signs of worsening condition or treatment response. The exhibit shows heart rate 112/min, blood pressure 122/60 mm Hg, temperature 38.6°C (101.5°F), and respiratory rate 24/min. Option C, temperature, is the priority 38.6°C indicates fever, a key sign of active infection or potential sepsis, especially with tachycardia (112/min) and tachypnea (24/min). This triad suggests systemic inflammatory response, needing urgent provider attention to adjust antibiotics or assess deterioration. Option A, sputum results, guides therapy but isn't immediately actionable without context. Option B, creatinine, monitors kidney function but isn't the acute priority here. Option D, WBC count, reflects infection severity but fever drives immediate concern. Elevated temperature, per triage protocols, signals potential escalation, making it the most critical to report for timely intervention.

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