A 35-Year-Old Recent Immigrant Complains of Having a Cough,expectoration of Rust-Coloured

question 36

Multiple Choice

A 35-year-old recent immigrant complains of having a cough,expectoration of rust-coloured sputum,low-grade afternoon fevers,and night sweats for the past 2 months.The nurse's preliminary analysis,based on this history,is that this patient may be suffering from:

• A)bronchitis.
• B)pneumonia.
• C)tuberculosis.
• D)pulmonary edema.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The formation and evolution of mental processes like recall, solving problems, and making choices, from early childhood, through the teen years, into maturity.

Egocentrism

The inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and someone else's perspective, often seen in early childhood development.

Animism

The belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence, prevalent in many indigenous religions.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly regarding the stages of cognitive growth.