Please Read the Clinical Scenario, and Then Answer the Question

question 33

Multiple Choice

Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
A 68-year-old male presents to the emergency department with complaints of a 2-day history of difficulty breathing, cough, and chest pain. Upon triage assessment, the patient is found to have a fever, increased work of breathing, decreased oxygen saturation, and crackles upon auscultation of the lungs. A chest X ray reveals consolidation in the right upper lung field. The patient is diagnosed with pneumonia, initiated on oxygen therapy, and admitted for observation and treatment.
-As the RN,you document the care and assessment of the patient in the chart prior to transfer to an inpatient unit.What is the most appropriate term for the clinical manifestations of disease as reported by the patient?

• A)signs
• B)symptoms
• C)syndromes
• D)signs and symptoms

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Definitions:

Depression

A condition of mental wellness defined by ongoing feelings of sadness or a lack of enthusiasm for activities, which greatly affects one's daily activities.

Eudaemonic Well-Being

A term synonymous with psychological well-being.

Personal Expressiveness

The extent to which an individual engages in activities that reflect their true self and passions, contributing to their sense of fulfillment.

Sense Of Purpose

A motivating factor that drives individuals towards achieving personal goals and creating meaning in life.