Infection controlQuestion 248 of 1700
Which new respiratory finding should you report to the nurse?
- No cough and no sputum for the whole day
- Quiet, easy breathing while the resident rests
- A new cough with thick yellow-green sputum
- A single sneeze after the room is dusted today
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Correct answer: A new cough with thick yellow-green sputum
A new cough with purulent sputum, or new shortness of breath, can mean a lung infection. Report it.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.7: Signs and Symptoms of Infection
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026