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.)

Question

Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

1. Diarrhea
2. Epistaxis
3. Headache
4. Bladder pain
5. Vaginal discharge

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1, 4, 5

Rationale 1: Signs and symptoms of a superinfection can include diarrhea, bladder pain, painful urination, or abnormal vaginal discharges.
Rationale 2: Signs and symptoms of a superinfection can include diarrhea, bladder pain, painful urination, or abnormal vaginal discharges.
Rationale 3: Signs and symptoms of a superinfection can include diarrhea, bladder pain, painful urination, or abnormal vaginal discharges.
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.