A patient who is diagnosed with primary atypical pneumonia reports not feeling "sick." What would be the nurse's best response?
A. "Give it a few days and you will."
B. "You must be recovering from the illness."
C. "You're lucky."
D. "This type of pneumonia is usually mild in its effects."
Answer: D
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