A Patient with a Systemic Bacterial Infection Feels Cold and Has

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient with a systemic bacterial infection feels cold and has a shaking chill. Which assessment finding will the nurse expect next?

• A)Skin flushing
• B)Muscle cramps
• C)Rising body temperature
• D)Decreasing blood pressure

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