The nurse should refer which of the following clients to a health care provider?
a. one with a productive cough for two days
b. one with a cough for eight days
c. one with a fever of 38.5 degrees C
d. one with a persistent headache
ANS: B, C, D
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Correct b., c., and d. are clients who should be referred to a health care provider.
Incorrect a. does not necessarily need a referral from the information provided.
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