[Answered]: Tommy, a 49-year-old male admitted to a…

Tommy, a 49-year-old male admitted to a progressive care unit (PCU) with acute hypoxic respiratory failure secondary to pneumonia. On arrival he is wearing a BiPap mask with supplemental oxygen. Vital signs: BP 112/62, HR 124 and regular, RR 24, temp 101.6o F (38.6o C) orally. Patient’s weight on admission is 110 pounds (49.8 kg), with a stated height of 69 inches (152.4 cm). His BMI is 16.2. BiPap settings: 12/6, Fi02 80% History of present illness: Tommy has been experiencing increased SOB with a productive cough with thick mucus for the past 3 days. He has not eaten much for the past 5 days due to N/V. He smokes 1 pack per day of cigarettes and has a history of alcohol abuse. What besides pneumonia is contributing to his thick mucus? List 3 answers.