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A Patient with Pneumonia Has a Fever of 101

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A patient with pneumonia has a fever of 101.4° F (38.6° C) ,a nonproductive cough,and an O? saturation of 88%. The patient complains of weakness,fatigue,and needs assistance to get out of bed. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse assign as the priority?


A) Hyperthermia related to infectious illness
B) Impaired transfer ability related to weakness
C) Ineffective airway clearance related to thick secretions
D) Impaired gas exchange related to respiratory congestion

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