A client is experiencing a sudden onset of headache, nausea, cough, fever, myalgia, and fatigue. The nurse suspects this client is experiencing:
1. seasonal influenza.
2. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
3. asthma.
4. cystic fibrosis.
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Seasonal influenza has a sudden onset with a headache, nausea, cough, chills, fever, rhinitis, myalgia, and extreme fatigue. These symptoms are not seen in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, or cystic fibrosis.
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