A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate Acute Rubella Infection, with the Presence

question 92

Multiple Choice

A patient's laboratory test results indicate acute rubella infection, with the presence of immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies.The patient is currently asymptomatic.The nurse should tell the patient to expect which of the following symptoms?

• A)A pink, macular rash and fever
• B)Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
• C)Red papules and headache
• D)Dizziness and abdominal cramping

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