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Discussion Question

Differentiate between the presenting signs of symptoms of a 55-year-old suffering from acute bronchitis and a 55-year-old suffering from pneumonia. In your response, discuss the most typical community-acquired pathogens involved with each of these illnesses. Include some comments related to potential cultural influences on managing the illnesses. Provide evidence for your response as a reference.

Remember to:

Discuss the most typical community-acquired pathogens involved with each of these illnesses.

Address the client's age.

Include some potential cultural influences on managing the illnesses

Provide evidence for your response as a reference(s) and in-text citation(s)