Pneumonia

Pneumonia risk factors

Age

Chronic conditions

Weakened immune function

Smoking

Alcohol and drug use

Pneumonia assessment adult

Cough

Excess mucus production

SOB

Chest pain

Fever

Malaise

Diminished appetite

Pneumonia assessment older adult

New onset incontinence

Tachycardia

Decreased appetite

Change in mental status

No fever

Non productive cough

Pneumonia non pharmacologic interventions

Promotion of rest

Adequate fluid intake

Adequate nutritional intake

When to notify physician

Vaccines

Smoking cessation

Symptom monitoring

Symptom monitoring

Educate the client on recognize and promptly reporting worsening symptoms to the health care provider such as:

Increased SOB or difficulty breathing

Persistent or rising fever

Worsening fatigue

Headache

Sleepiness

Confusion

Vaccinations

Administer pneumococcal vaccine to people 50 years and older

Clients with hx of cardiac or respiratory conditions

Vaccinate at the time of diagnosis of the chronic condition

Pneumonia pharmacological intervention

Antibiotics

Educate the patient of the importance of completing full course of antibiotics even if symptoms improve

Discuss potential side effects of the prescribed antibiotics and how to manage them