单选题 Which nursing action takes priority when admitting a elient with right lower lobe pneumonia?
A. Elevating the head of the bed 45 to 90 degrees.
B. Auscultating the chest for adventitious sounds.
C. Obtaining a sputum specimen for culture.
D. Notifying the physician of the client's admission.

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】Clients with pneumonia breathe easier in Fowler's or semi-Fowler's position because gravity facilitates diaphragmatic movement. The other nursing actions are important but don't take first priority.