A client is seen in the clinic complaining of fatigue, joint pain, and lack of appetite. The health care provider (HCP) suspects hepatitis in the prodromal phase based upon the client's signs and symptoms and history
What other symptoms might the HCP find? 1. Fever
2. Jaundice
3. Severe abdominal pain
4. Dark urine
Fever
Rationale: Fever is another symptom the HCP may find in the prodromal phase of hepatitis. Jaundice and dark urine that results from jaundice occur in the icteric phase. In the prodromal phase, mild constant abdominal pain is sometimes present, but not severe abdominal pain.
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