Question

Which is an expected finding for a client who has been treated for bacterial pneumonia? chest pain that is minimized by splinting the rib cage a maximum loss of 5 to 10 lb (2 to 5 kg) of body weight the ability to perform activities of daily living without dyspnea a respiratory rate of 25 to 30 breaths/min

Answer 1

Answer:

The patient should be able to perform activities of daily living without dyspnea.

Explanation:

Bacterial pneumonia is a condition in which the lungs are inflamed due to some bacterial infection. This condition may harm both the lungs or single lung or can even occur in one part of the lung. Streptococcus pneumoniae is the main culprit for bacterial pneumonia.

In this condition, our alveoli are inflamed  and they are filled with some kind of fluid. So, alveoli are unable to perform their function and lungs are not able to extract oxygen from the air, which causes dyspnea, which is shortness of breath.

So a person who has been treated for bacterial pneumonia should be able to perform daily activities without dyspnea.