A Patient with a Systemic Bacterial Infection Has "Goose Pimples

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient with a systemic bacterial infection has "goose pimples," feels cold, and has a shaking chill. At this stage of the febrile response, the nurse would expect to find

• A) skin flushing.
• B) rising body temperature.
• C) decreasing blood pressure.
• D) muscle cramps.

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