How response to pneumonia treatment is monitored, including the use of vital signs, markers of infection.?

Answer 1

it's kind of a vague question, but if you are looking for ways to see if the antibiotics are doing the job that they are meant to, here is a list of what I have to look for frequently as a nurse.

1. vitals signs>>>especially the temperature (an increase/decrease in temp is a very good indicator of how well the antibiotic is working

2. assessment of lungs/lung sounds (all lung fields should sound equal, with the no abnormal sounds)

3. monitor frequency and productivity of any cough that is present

4. monitor for c/o pain/discomfort in back, neck , stomach and chest

5. monitor activity level of the person....the better they feel, the more they will want to do

6. a repeat chest x ray is usually done 3-4 days post AB therapy

Answer 2

Monitoring pneumonia treatment is primarily done by using a stethoscope and listening to the way the lungs sound.

Answer 3

Pnuemonia is monitered by Chest Xray, important vitals would be heart reate, which could be increased with a fever, blood pressure, which is generally lower with sickness and temperature. A high white blood cell count is indicative of infection, so that it monitered also.