Question

A client with carcinoma is admitted to the hospital for a chemotherapy treatment with intravenous bleomycin sulfate. The plan of care mentions observing for interstitial pneumonitis as the priority of care. Which finding most closely correlates to symptoms of interstitial pneumonitis and requires reporting?(A) Productive cough with thick, yellow sputum(B) Distended neck veins with pink, frothy sputum(C) Barking cough upon exertion(D) Lung wheezing and shortness of breath

Answer 1

Answer:

(D) Lung wheezing and shortness of breath

Explanation:

Interstitial Pneumonitis is a rare disease that impacts the surrounding tissue and divides the  tiny air glands from the lungs.  

It does not work as efficiently when the lung tissue thickens or becomes damaged.

Breathing becomes less effective and blood oxygen concentrations are smaller.  The patient might also have dry cough, fatigue and difficulty breathing.