Problem:
Robert, a 72-year-old male, is admitted with pneumonia. He has a frequent hacking cough with a small amount of thick, greenish mucus. Auscultation of the lungs reveals scattered rhonchi throughout. His mucus membranes are pale, and his lips are dry and cracked. Vital signs are BP 124/82, O2 sats 89%, Pulse 101, Temperature 102, RR 24. Robert, a 72-year-old male, is admitted with pneumonia. He has a frequent hacking cough with a small amount of thick, greenish mucus. Auscultation of the lungs reveals scattered rhonchi throughout. His mucus membranes are pale, and his lips are dry and cracked. Vital signs are BP 124/82, O2 sats 89%, Pulse 101, Temperature 102, RR 24. Need Online Tutoring?