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The nurse is caring for a 72-year-old client admitted with pneumonia who is receiving oxygen by nasal cannula. The client was alert and oriented earlier in the shift and was breathing comfortably on 2 L/min. Over the last hour, the nurse notes the client is more difficult to redirect and appears increasingly short of breath.
The nurse in a progressive care unit is caring for a 72-year-old male client admitted with right lower lobe pneumonia.
Earlier in the shift, the client was oriented and able to speak in full sentences.
Over the past hour, the client has become increasingly short of breath and appears more confused.
The client is receiving IV antibiotics and oxygen at 2 L/min by nasal cannula.
Highlight the assessment findings that indicate the client may be experiencing clinical deterioration.