The Nurse Assesses a Client's Systemic Manifestations of Fever and Malaise

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse assesses a client's systemic manifestations of fever and malaise as the line of defense known as

• A) complete.
• B) partial.
• C) primary.
• D) secondary.

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Definitions:

Trisomy 21

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra 21st chromosome, also known as Down syndrome.

Autosomal Abnormality

A genetic condition caused by a mutation in one of the autosomal (non-sex) chromosomes, affecting both males and females equally.

Edwards Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 18th chromosome, characterized by developmental delays, intellectual disability, and various physical abnormalities.

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21, characterized by developmental delays and distinctive physical features.