The Nurse Obtains the Following Assessment Data for a Client

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse obtains the following assessment data for a client who has influenza. Which of the following information is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

• A)Temperature of 38°C (100.4°)
• B)Diffuse crackles in the lungs
• C)Sore throat and frequent cough
• D)Myalgia and persistent headache

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Definitions:

Isoelectric Line

The baseline of an electrocardiogram (ECG) where there is no electrical activity in the heart, representing the time between heartbeats.

Electrical Activity

Movements of electrons or ions that produce currents and voltages in biological systems, crucial for nerve and muscle function.

ECG

An electrocardiogram, a diagnostic tool that records the electrical activity of the heart to check for different heart conditions.

Q-T Interval

A measurement on an electrocardiogram (ECG) that represents the time between the start of the Q wave and the end of the T wave, indicating the time taken for ventricular depolarization and repolarization.