A Patient Is Diagnosed with a Systemic Infection

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with a systemic infection.What will the nurse most likely assess in this client?

• A)Edema,rubor,heat,and pain
• B)Fever,malaise,anorexia,nausea,and vomiting
• C)Palpitations,irritability,and heat intolerance
• D)Tingling,numbness,and cramping of the extremities

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Definitions:

Compassion

A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.

Jealousy

A complex emotion that encompasses feelings ranging from fear of abandonment to rage and humiliation, often triggered by the threat of losing something or someone of personal value.

Cognitive Interpretation

The process by which individuals perceive, comprehend, and make sense of information and stimuli in their environment.

Physiological Arousal

A state of heightened physiological activity, including increased heart rate, blood pressure, and energy mobilization, often in response to stimuli.