The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with pneumonia. Which of the following signs and symptoms would the nurse most likely assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Abdominal pain
2. Anorexia
3. Cough
4. Dyspnea
5. Fever
6. Frequent wiping of the nose
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Specific symptoms suggestive of pneumonia include fever, chills or rigor, sweats, new cough (with or without sputum), pleuritic chest pain, and dyspnea. Nonspecific symptoms include malaise, fatigue, abdominal pain, headaches, anorexia, and worsening of an underlying illness. Frequent wiping of the nose is a sign of allergic rhinitis.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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