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[Solved]: D.T

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D.T. is an 88-year-old woman who lives alone. She has been feeling weaker over past 2 days. Last night she became confused and disoriented. Her housekeeper notified her daughter, who brought D.T. to the clinic. She reports coughing over the past 3 days. She has a history of mild heart failure that is treated medically but has no other significant health disorders. She last saw her health care provider 4 months ago. The health care provider decides to admit D.T. to the hospital for suspected pneumonia and treatment. On admission, D.T. has an O2 saturation of 87%. 1.What risk factors does D.T have for pneumonia? 2. What clinical manifestations would you assess D.T. for with a diagnosis of pneumonia? (what additional symptoms would you expect to find with pneumonia) 3. What diagnostic tests would you expect the health care provider to order? 4.What are your treatment priorities of care for D.T.?

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