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:

Method

Refers to a systematic way of doing things, often used in the context of a process, technique, or approach to achieve a specific result.

PLC

A Programmable Logic Controller, an industrial digital computer which has been ruggedized and adapted for the control of manufacturing processes.

Scan

The process in which a PLC systematically checks its input conditions and updates its outputs accordingly, forming one cycle of its operation.

Direction

A term that specifies orientation or course of motion; in technical contexts, it often relates to the flow of data, operations, or movements in systems and machinery.