A client is experiencing a significant change from her normal health. In the first stage of an acute illness, the nurse can expect the client to report having: (Select all that apply.)
1. cough.
2. pain.
3. fever.
4. bleeding.
5. thirst
Answer: 2, 3, 4
1. In the first stage of an acute illness, a person experiences symptoms or manifestations that signal a change in normal health. A cough is not considered one of these changes.
2. In the first stage of an acute illness, a person experiences symptoms or manifestations that signal a change in normal health. Pain is considered one of these changes.
3. In the first stage of an acute illness, a person experiences symptoms or manifestations that signal a change in normal health. Fever is considered one of these changes.
4. In the first stage of an acute illness, a person experiences symptoms or manifestations that signal a change in normal health. Bleeding is considered one of these changes.
5. In the first stage of an acute illness, a person experiences symptoms or manifestations that signal a change in normal health. Thirst is not considered one of these changes.
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