A 20-year-old patient presents in the emergency room with a temperature of 103 ° F, blood pressure of 92/58, headache, and desquamation of both palms
What should the nurse make sure to ask about during the interview?
a.
Any recent traveling outside the country
b.
Immunization against influenza
c.
Method of birth control
d.
Use of tampons
ANS: D
These are signs of toxic shock frequently brought on by leaving a tampon in place too long. The nurse should inquire about tampon use, headache, muscle pain, and fatigue.
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