A Patient with a Systemic Bacterial Infection Has "Goose Pimples

question 16

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 will plan to monitor for

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

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Definitions:

2-methylpropene

An alkene with the molecular formula C4H8, characterized by a double bond and a methyl group attached to the second carbon in the chain.

Regioisomeric Product

A product that differs from another by the location of a chemical group or key structural element within the molecule.

Regio-

A prefix in chemistry that describes the position or orientation of functional groups in a molecule relative to each other.

Stereochemical Detail

Information regarding the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms within a molecule and how this arrangement affects chemical behavior and reactivity.