A patient is diagnosed with a systemic infection. What will the nurse most likely assess in this client?
1. Edema, rubor, heat, and pain
2. Fever, malaise, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting
3. Palpitations, irritability, and heat intolerance
4. Tingling, numbness, and cramping of the extremities
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Edema, rubor, heat, and pain are symptoms of a local infection.
Rationale 2: Fever, malaise, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting are symptoms of a systemic infection.
Rationale 3: Palpitations, irritability, and heat intolerance are symptoms of a thyroid condition.
Rationale 4: Tingling, numbness, and cramping of the extremities are symptoms of hypocalcemia.
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