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Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung parenchyma caused by various microorganisms. It can be classified as community acquired, hospital acquired, aspiration, bacterial, viral, atypical, or opportunistic pneumonia. Diagnostic procedures include chest x-rays, sputum/blood cultures, and physical examination. Treatment involves antibiotics, mucolytics, surgery such as thoracotomy for severe cases, and chest tubes to drain fluid in some cases. Nursing care focuses on respiratory assessments, isolation for cli

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Paul John Rutaquio

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