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A frail 92-year-old patient has been hospitalized with pneumonia. Which nursing action would be a priority...

A frail 92-year-old patient has been hospitalized with pneumonia. Which nursing action would be a priority in this patient's plan of care?

A. Bedrest

B. Nasogastric tube (NGT) placement

C. Administration of probiotic supplements

D. Cautious hydration

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Option D will be the correct answer

Cautious hydration

Rationale:- Maintaining hydration will be the priority in this patient's plan of care, because pneumonia causes dehydration .So adequate hydration is necessary for the expectoration of the secretions & it can also help with any hypotension which is associated. Fluid helps in loosening the mucous of lungs. Water, warm tea & clear soups are recommended as well as Parenteral IV fluid administration should be ensured.So it'll help to cure quickly.

Other options are not correct

Because

A.Only bedrest can't be the priority for a hospitalized old aged patient.

B. NG tube placement is not necessary always for the patient without dysphagia & it has not a better result to prevent aspiration pneumonia.

C. Probiotic supplements are mainly used to reduce the side effects of antibiotic ,like diarrhoea. Actually antibiotic & probiotic are taken together for better result, so it not be a main priority.

Nightingale answered 1 year ago
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