When assessing a client with streptococcal pharyngitis, the nurse can expect the client to complain of pain and:
A)
headache.
B)
nausea and vomiting.
C)
palpitations
D)
dysphagia.
D
Explanation:
A)
Streptococcal pharyngitis is an inflammatory condition caused by bacteria, which produces inflammation, pain, and fever; the inflammation often leads to dysphagia, or painful swallowing.
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Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
B)
Streptococcal pharyngitis is an inflammatory condition caused by bacteria, which produces inflammation, pain, and fever; the inflammation often leads to dysphagia, or painful swallowing.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
C)
Streptococcal pharyngitis is an inflammatory condition caused by bacteria, which produces inflammation, pain, and fever; the inflammation often leads to dysphagia, or painful swallowing.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
D)
Streptococcal pharyngitis is an inflammatory condition caused by bacteria, which produces inflammation, pain, and fever; the inflammation often leads to dysphagia, or painful swallowing.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
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