A Patient Is Admitted with Symptoms of a Low-Grade Fever,joint

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with symptoms of a low-grade fever,joint pain,tachycardia,hepatomegaly,photophobia,and an inability to follow commands.The patient is becoming more agitated and complaining of pain.The nurse suspects that the patient has which disorder?

• A) Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
• B) Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
• C) Sickle cell anemia
• D) Disseminated intravascular coagulation

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Definitions:

Linear Association

A relationship between two variables where changes in the value of one variable are proportionally linked to changes in the value of another variable.

Negative Association

An interaction between two variables characterized by the increase of one variable leading to the decrease of the other.

Little or No Association

A statistical term indicating minimal to no correlation between two variables.

Sales

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