The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with a superinfection. What signs and symptoms does the nurse expect upon assessment of the client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Diarrhea
2. Epistaxis
3. Headache
4. Bladder pain
5. Vaginal discharge
1, 4, 5
Rationale 1: Signs and symptoms of a superinfection can include diarrhea, bladder pain, painful urination, or abnormal vaginal discharges.
Rationale 2:Epistaxis or nose bleeding is not associated with superinfections.
Rationale 3:Headaches are not signs and symptoms of superinfections.
Rationale 4:Signs and symptoms of a superinfection can include diarrhea, bladder pain, painful urination, or abnormal vaginal discharges.
Rationale 5: Signs and symptoms of a superinfection can include diarrhea, bladder pain, painful urination, or abnormal vaginal discharges.
Global Rationale: Signs and symptoms of a superinfection can include diarrhea, bladder pain, painful urination, or abnormal vaginal discharges. Headache and epistaxis are not symptoms of superinfection.
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1. +2 2. +1 3. +4 4. +3
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