An adult client with temperature 104.6¡ F, pulse 70, respirations 16, and blood pressure 120/70 is most likely experiencing a(n):
1. drug reaction.
2. intermittent fever.
3. malaise response.
4. episode of heat stroke.
ANS: 1
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