The Nurse Is Determining If a Client Is Experiencing Chronic

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is determining if a client is experiencing chronic inflammation. Which of the following are indications for this type of inflammation? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Chronic elevation of white blood cells
• B) Low-grade fever
• C) Pain
• D) Scar formation
• E) Low blood pressure
• F) Hematuria

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Definitions:

Frothy

Having or resembling a light, bubbly, and airy texture or appearance, often used to describe liquids that are full of small bubbles.

Pink Sputum

A type of sputum that is pinkish in color due to the presence of blood, often associated with lung infections or conditions.

Pulmonary Edema

A condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of fluid in the lungs, leading to difficulty breathing.

Rust-Colored Sputum

Sputum with a rust-like color, often indicating the presence of blood, and commonly associated with certain bacterial infections, such as pneumonia.