A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia Nurses’ Notes Vital Signs Medication Administration Record Day 1, 1100: Client admitted from emergency department with a new diagnosis of pneumonia. Confirmed by chest x-ray and laboratory results. Reports dyspnea and exhibits shortness of breath at rest. Client is hypoxic, confirmed by oxygen saturation. Placed on oxygen at 2 U/min via nasal cannula. Congested cough, sputum specimen obtained and sent to the laboratory. Crackles heard on auscultation; breath sounds diminished. IV initiated in left forearm with 22-gauge anglo-catheter for intermittent antibiotic therapy and further treatment. Day 2, 1500: Client remains hypoxic. Less dyspnea noted at rest, extreme shortness of breath noted on exertion. Receiving intermittent IV medications. IV site without manifestations of infection or infiltration. The nurse is providing discharge teaching for the client and their caregiver. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply. A. Adjust the oxygen flow rate as needed to ease breathing. B. Antibiotic therapy should be taken for 10 days. C. Store the oxygen cylinder wrench with the oxygen tank. D. Ensure the oxygen delivery system is at least 8 feet from any heat source. E. Steroid medication should be taken in the morning. F. Antibiotic medication can be taken with or without food. G. The steroid dose will decrease each day.
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