A nurse is caring for a group of clients on a medical-surgical floor. Which client is at greatest risk for developing pneumonia?

A nurse is caring for a group of clients on a medical-surgical floor. Which client is at greatest risk for developing pneumonia?


a) A client with a nasogastric tube
b) A client who is receiving acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain
c) A client who ambulates in the hallway every 4 hours
d) A client with a history of smoking two packs of cigarettes per day until quitting 2 years ago


Answer: a) A client with a nasogastric tube


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