Patholophysiology

The infecting organisms trigger inflammation of the airways. Inflammatory

exudate fills the alveolar air spaces, producing lung consolidation. Impaired
gas exchange in the alveoli leads to various degrees of hypoxia, depending
on the amount of lung tissue affected.

Respiratory Malnutriti
system on

Inflammation of Lungs Dehydrati

alveolar spaces on

• Flushed Nonfunctional
cheeks immune
• Cyanotic system
lips and nail
bed

• High grade • Adminis

fever ter
• Shaking antibiotics
chills • Bed
• Cough with rest
phlegm • Chest
• Shortness
of breath with
normal
activities

Pneumonia