ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 6

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A patient presents to the emergency department with a high fever, chills, chest pain worsened by deep breathing, and a cough producing rusty-colored sputum. Which of the following diagnostic tests is most likely to confirm the nurse's suspicion of pneumonia?

A. Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) B. Electrocardiogram (ECG) C. Complete Blood Count (CBC) D. Chest X-ray G. D

Correct Answer: A chest X-ray confirms pneumonia by revealing lung infiltrates or consolidation.

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